How to Pronounce Frau

To pronounce "frau", say FRAU — one syllable, IPA /fɹaʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/fɹaʊ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “frau”

"frau" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with endow and bow, if that helps it stick.

What does frau mean?

noun

  1. A woman, especially a German woman.

Words that rhyme with frau

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

endowbowallowthouavowbrowplowvowanyhowcowsowdisavow

Related words

madamemadammademoiselleladymrswomanwifeunity

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "frau"?▾

"Frau" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "frau"?▾

The IPA transcription of "frau" is /fɹaʊ/.

What does "frau" mean?▾

Frau: A woman, especially a German woman.

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