How to Pronounce "frankenstein"
word
/ˈfɹæŋkənˌstaɪn/, /ˈfɹæŋkənˌstin/
FRANG-kuhn-styn, FRANG-kuhn-steen
/ˈfɹæŋkənˌstaɪn/
FRANG-kuhn-styn
Definition
Frankenstein usually refers to the scientist in Mary Shelley's novel, and by common use it can also refer to the monster he creates. It is also used more broadly for something dangerous or uncontrollable that a person has created.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈfɹæŋkənˌstaɪn/, /ˈfɹæŋkənˌstin/
British English
/ˈfɹæŋkənˌstaɪn/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FRANG-kuhn-styn, FRANG-kuhn-steen
UK
FRANG-kuhn-styn
Listen in Context
In the book, Frankenstein is the scientist, not the monster.
My little brother dressed as Frankenstein for Halloween.
Some people call any big green monster Frankenstein.
The app was supposed to help us, but we turned it into a real Frankenstein with all these extra features.