How to pronounce freckles
Say it like FREK-ulz. Freckles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FREK).
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- FREK
- ulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Freckles 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.
- ulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of freckles
American and British speakers say freckles in essentially the same way: /ˈfrɛkəlz/ in the US and /ˈfrɛkəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: FREK-ulz.
What does freckles mean?
- plural of freckle How to pronounce freckle
Questions about saying freckles
How do you pronounce freckles?
Say FREK-ulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈfrɛkəlz/. In British English it is /ˈfrɛkəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in freckles?
Freckles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FREK). Broken into parts: FREK · ulz.
Do Americans and Brits say freckles the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfrɛkəlz/ and the British form is /ˈfrɛkəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.