How to Pronounce "frittered"
word
ˈfɹɪtɝd
FRIT-erd
fɹˈɪtəd
fri-TUHd
Definition
Spent time, money, or resources on unimportant things, so that they were wasted instead of being used well.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɹɪtɝd
British English
fɹˈɪtəd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FRIT-erd
UK
fri-TUHd
Listen in Context
He frittered all his money on junk food.
She frittered away her afternoon watching TV.
We frittered our time instead of studying.
She realized she had frittered away most of her paycheck on clothes.