How to Pronounce Frisking

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈfɹɪskɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “frisking”

"frisking" has 2 syllables: frisk-ing.

What does frisking mean?

verb

  1. To frolic, gambol, skip, dance, leap.
  2. To search somebody by feeling his or her body and clothing.

    “The police frisked the suspiciously-acting individual and found a knife as well as a bag of marijuana.”

noun

  1. The action or motion of one who frisks; a gambol.

Synonyms

pat down

Related words

searchinginspectingexaminingcheckingfriskeefriscofreshmanshipfrig

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "frisking"?▾

"Frisking" has 2 syllables: frisk · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "frisking"?▾

The IPA transcription of "frisking" is /ˈfɹɪskɪŋ/.

What does "frisking" mean?▾

Frisking: To frolic, gambol, skip, dance, leap.

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