How to Pronounce Fretted

To pronounce "fretted", say FRETT-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈfɹɛtɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈfɹɛtɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “fretted”

"fretted" has 2 syllables: frett-ed. It rhymes with fetid and indebted, if that helps it stick.

What does fretted mean?

verb

  1. Especially when describing animals: to consume, devour, or eat.
  2. To chafe or irritate; to worry.

verb

  1. To decorate or ornament, especially with an interlaced or interwoven pattern, or with carving or relief (raised) work.
  2. To form a pattern on; to variegate.

verb

  1. To bind, to tie, originally with a loop or ring.
  2. Musical senses.

Words that rhyme with fretted

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

fetidindebtedvettedrettedabettedwhettednettedlettedpettedsilhouettedthreatedsweated

Related words

latticelikelatticedreticularreticulatereticulatedinterlacedfingerboardstewed

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fretted"?▾

"Fretted" has 2 syllables: frett · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "fretted"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fretted" is /ˈfɹɛtɪd/.

What does "fretted" mean?▾

Fretted: Especially when describing animals: to consume, devour, or eat.

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