How to pronounce freckled
Say it like FREK-uld. Freckled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FREK).
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- FREK
- uld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Freckled 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.
- uldKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of freckled
American and British speakers say freckled in essentially the same way: /ˈfrɛkəld/ in the US and /ˈfrɛkəld/ in the UK.
British respelling: FREK-uld.
What does freckled mean?
- Having freckles; covered with freckles.“A smile grew across Jim's freckled face.”
Where does freckled come from?
Inherited from Middle English frekled; equivalent to freckle + -ed.
Words that rhyme with freckled
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of freckled.
Questions about saying freckled
How do you pronounce freckled?
Say FREK-uld. The American pronunciation is /ˈfrɛkəld/. In British English it is /ˈfrɛkəld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in freckled?
Freckled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FREK). Broken into parts: FREK · uld.
Do Americans and Brits say freckled the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfrɛkəld/ and the British form is /ˈfrɛkəld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.