How to pronounce freaky
Say it like FREE-kee. Freaky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FREE).
- FREE
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Freaky pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FREESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of freaky
American and British speakers say freaky in essentially the same way: /ˈfriki/ in the US and /ˈfriːki/ in the UK.
British respelling: FREE-kee.
What does freaky mean?
- Resembling a freak.
- Odd; bizarre; unusual.“I've heard the props and costumes in this play are quite freaky.”
- Scary; frightening.“Have you met the freaky new guy who moved in next door?”
Where does freaky come from?
From freak + -y.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with freaky
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of freaky.
Questions about saying freaky
How do you pronounce freaky?
Say FREE-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈfriki/. In British English it is /ˈfriːki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in freaky?
Freaky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FREE). Broken into parts: FREE · kee.
Do Americans and Brits say freaky the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfriki/ and the British form is /ˈfriːki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.