How to pronounce theyfriend
Say it like THAY-frend. Theyfriend has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THAY).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce theyfriend. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- THAY
- frend
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Theyfriend pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- frendKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of theyfriend
American and British speakers say theyfriend in essentially the same way: /ˈðeɪfrɛnd/ in the US and /ˈðeɪfrɛnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: THAY-frend.
What does theyfriend mean?
- A non-binary partner in an unmarried romantic relationship.
Where does theyfriend come from?
From they + friend, modeled after boyfriend and girlfriend.
Questions about saying theyfriend
How do you pronounce theyfriend?
Say THAY-frend. The American pronunciation is /ˈðeɪfrɛnd/. In British English it is /ˈðeɪfrɛnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in theyfriend?
Theyfriend has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THAY). Broken into parts: THAY · frend.
Do Americans and Brits say theyfriend the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈðeɪfrɛnd/ and the British form is /ˈðeɪfrɛnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.