How to pronounce thrifty
Say it like THRIF-tee. Thrifty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THRIF).
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- THRIF
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thrifty pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THRIFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of thrifty
American and British speakers say thrifty in essentially the same way: /ˈθrɪfti/ in the US and /ˈθrɪfti/ in the UK.
British respelling: THRIF-tee.
What does thrifty mean?
- Showing thrift; economical; frugal.
- Thriving, prosperous, successful; (of an animal or plant) growing rapidly or vigorously.
Where does thrifty come from?
From Middle English thrifty, threfty, thryfty, þrifti, equivalent to thrift + -y.
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Questions about saying thrifty
How do you pronounce thrifty?
Say THRIF-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈθrɪfti/. In British English it is /ˈθrɪfti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thrifty?
Thrifty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THRIF). Broken into parts: THRIF · tee.
Do Americans and Brits say thrifty the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈθrɪfti/ and the British form is /ˈθrɪfti/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.