How to pronounce freckle
Say it like FREK-ul. Freckle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FREK).
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- FREK
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Freckle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FREKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of freckle
American and British speakers say freckle in essentially the same way: /ˈfrɛkəl/ in the US and /ˈfrɛkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: FREK-ul.
What does freckle mean?
- A small brownish or reddish pigmentation spot on the surface of the skin.“Steve has brown hair, blue eyes, and freckles on his cheeks and nose.”
- Any small spot which has a different color from its background.
- A small sweet consisting of a flattish mound of chocolate covered in hundreds and thousands.
- To cover (someone; or something, such as the skin) with freckles (noun sense 1 and noun sense 2).
- To become covered with freckles.
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Words that rhyme with freckle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of freckle.
Questions about saying freckle
How do you pronounce freckle?
Say FREK-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈfrɛkəl/. In British English it is /ˈfrɛkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in freckle?
Freckle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FREK). Broken into parts: FREK · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say freckle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfrɛkəl/ and the British form is /ˈfrɛkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.