To pronounce "frisson", say FRISS-on — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈfɹiː.sɔ̃ː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
frisson
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/ˈfɹiː.sɔ̃ː/
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"frisson" has 2 syllables: friss-on. It rhymes with byssin, if that helps it stick.
noun
“I felt a frisson just as they were about to announce the winner in my category.”
“Whenever the villain's theme played in the movie I felt a sudden frisson down my back.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Frisson" has 2 syllables: friss · on.
The IPA transcription of "frisson" is /ˈfɹiː.sɔ̃ː/.
Frisson: A sudden surge of excitement.
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