To pronounce "frisky", say FRISKY — one syllable, IPA /ˈfɹɪski/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈfɹɪski/
IPA
"frisky" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with risky and whisky, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“He had his hands full, with three frisky kittens in the house.”
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"Frisky" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "frisky" is /ˈfɹɪski/.
Frisky: Abounding in energy or playfulness
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