How do you pronounce "frequency"?

In American English: /ˈfriːkwənsi/ (FREEKW-uhns-ee). In British English: /fɹˈiːkwənsi/ (FR-eekw-uhns). In Canadian English: /ˈfriːkwənsi/ (FREEKW-uhns-ee). In Australian English: /fɹˈiːkwənsi/ (FR-eekw-uhns).

Is "frequency" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈfriːkwənsi/ (FREEKW-uhns-ee), while in British English it's /fɹˈiːkwənsi/ (FR-eekw-uhns).

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frequency

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/ˈfriːkwənsi/

FREEKW-uhns-ee

Syllable Breakdown

friːkwfre·ənsquen·icy

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