How to pronounce sangfroid
Say it like sahn-FROW. Sangfroid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FROW).
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US American/ˌsɑnˈfraʊ/sahn-FROW
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- sahn
- FROW
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sangfroid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sahnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- FROWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
What does sangfroid mean?
noun
- Composure, self-possession or imperturbability especially when in a dangerous situation.“He handled the stressful situation with great sangfroid.”
Where does sangfroid come from?
Borrowed from French sang-froid, from sang (“blood”) + froid (“cold”).
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Questions about saying sangfroid
How do you pronounce sangfroid?
Say sahn-FROW. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɑnˈfraʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sangfroid?
Sangfroid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FROW). Broken into parts: sahn · FROW.