How to pronounce freebie
Say it like FREE-bee. Freebie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FREE).
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- FREE
- bee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Freebie 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.
- beeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of freebie
American and British speakers say freebie in essentially the same way: /ˈfribi/ in the US and /ˈfriːbi/ in the UK.
British respelling: FREE-bee.
What does freebie mean?
- Something which is free; a giveaway or handout.“I didn't buy a thing, but they were handing out some neat freebies and samples.”
Where does freebie come from?
From free + -b- (epenthetic) + -ie or free + -bie.
Words that rhyme with freebie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of freebie.
Questions about saying freebie
How do you pronounce freebie?
Say FREE-bee. The American pronunciation is /ˈfribi/. In British English it is /ˈfriːbi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in freebie?
Freebie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FREE). Broken into parts: FREE · bee.
Do Americans and Brits say freebie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfribi/ and the British form is /ˈfriːbi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.