How to Pronounce Frantic

To pronounce "frantic", say FRANT-ic — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈfɹæntɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈfɹæntɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “frantic”

"frantic" has 2 syllables: frant-ic. It rhymes with antic and pedantic, if that helps it stick.

What does frantic mean?

noun

A person who is insane or mentally unstable, madman.

adjective

Insane, mentally unstable.
In a state of panic, worry, frenzy or rush.
“They returned the missing child to his frantic mother.”

Synonyms

frenetic frenzied

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Words that rhyme with frantic

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antic pedantic sycophantic mantic semantic gigantic transatlantic atlantic bankatlantic midlantic romantic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "frantic"?▾

"Frantic" has 2 syllables: frant · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "frantic"?▾

The IPA transcription of "frantic" is /ˈfɹæntɪk/.

What does "frantic" mean?▾

Frantic: A person who is insane or mentally unstable, madman.

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