How to Pronounce Fretting

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈfɹɛtɪŋ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “fretting”

"fretting" has 2 syllables: frett-ing. It rhymes with besetting and upsetting, if that helps it stick.

What does fretting 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 fretting

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

besettingupsettingsettingbloodlettingpettinginterpretingwettingnettinggettingjettingoffsettingsweating

Related words

latticelikelatticedreticularreticulatereticulatedinterlacedfretterfiddling

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fretting"?▾

"Fretting" has 2 syllables: frett · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "fretting"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fretting" is /ˈfɹɛtɪŋ/.

What does "fretting" mean?▾

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

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