How to pronounce freedman
Say it like FREED-mun. Freedman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FREED).
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- FREED
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Freedman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FREEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of freedman
American and British speakers say freedman in essentially the same way: /ˈfridmən/ in the US and /ˈfriːdmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: FREED-mun.
What does freedman mean?
- A man who has been released from a condition of slavery.
Where does freedman come from?
From freed + man.
Questions about saying freedman
How do you pronounce freedman?
Say FREED-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈfridmən/. In British English it is /ˈfriːdmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in freedman?
Freedman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FREED). Broken into parts: FREED · mun.
Do Americans and Brits say freedman the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfridmən/ and the British form is /ˈfriːdmən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.