Start with the 'free' sound, like 'tree' but with an 'f'.
Next, say 'kwen', like 'when' but with a strong 'k' at the start.
Finish with the 'si', similar to 'see'.
fray-kwen-cy
fry-kwen-cy
fee-kwen-cy
Start with the 'free' sound, similar to AmE.
Next, say 'kwen', similar to American but softer.
Finish with the 'si', pronounced as 'see', same as AmE.
fray-kwen-cy
fry-kwen-cy
fee-kwen-cy
The 'q' in 'frequency' is pronounced like 'kw'.
It should sound like 'see'.
The stress is on the first syllable: 'fre'.
How often something happens.
/ˈfriː.kwənt/
Happening often
/ˈfriː.kwənt.li/
Happening often
/ɪnˈfriː.kwənt/
Not happening often
Frequency starts with 'fre' and ends with 'cy' sound.
Frequent ends with a 'kwənt' sound.
Frequently adds a 'li' sound after 'kwənt'.
Practice the 'kw' sound separately to improve clarity.
Ensure the stress is strong on the first syllable.
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