How to pronounce frumerty
Say it like FROO-mer-tee. Frumerty has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FROO).
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- FROO
- mer
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Frumerty pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- merKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of frumerty
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: FROO-muh-tee.
What does frumerty mean?
- Alternative form of frumenty.
Questions about saying frumerty
How do you pronounce frumerty?
Say FROO-mer-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈfrumɚti/. In British English it is /ˈfruːməti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in frumerty?
Frumerty has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FROO). Broken into parts: FROO · mer · tee.
Is frumerty pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈfruːməti/ (FROO-muh-tee).