How to Pronounce Fry

To pronounce "fry", say FRY — one syllable, IPA /fɹaɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/fɹaɪ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “fry”

"fry" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with wry and exemplify, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: frei, frye — easy to mix up when writing.

What does fry mean?

noun

  1. (usually in the plural, fries) A fried strip of potato.
  2. A meal of fried sausages, bacon, eggs, etc.

verb

  1. A method of cooking food.
  2. To be affected by extreme heat or current.

Synonyms

chipfrench fryfry-up

Words that rhyme with fry

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

wryexemplifyrectifyhighlieapplyfortifyawrymollifyamplifynullifycry

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fry"?▾

"Fry" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "fry"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fry" is /fɹaɪ/.

What does "fry" mean?▾

Fry: (usually in the plural, fries) A fried strip of potato.

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