American English
/ˈfɹi.kwn̩t̚/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Happening or appearing often.
As an adjective, “frequent” is /ˈfɹi.kwn̩t̚/. As a verb, it is /fɹɪˈkʰwɛnt̚/; the stronger beat moves to the second syllable.
Happening or appearing often.
Frequent power cuts make it hard to work.
She gets frequent calls from her family.
Use frequent before a noun: frequent calls. Use frequently after a verb: We frequently call.
frequent changes · frequent questions · frequent errors · frequent visits
frequent + noun
be + frequent + in + place or situation
To go to a place often.
Many artists frequent this café.
She frequented that bar when she lived downtown.
This verb sounds formal. In everyday English, say go to a place often.
frequent local restaurants · frequent a café
frequent + place
A person who travels by plane often.
As a frequent flyer, he knows the airport well.