How to pronounce freefall
Say it like FREE-fawl. Freefall has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FREE).
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- FREE
- fawl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Freefall 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.
- fawlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of freefall
American and British speakers say freefall in essentially the same way: /ˈfriˌfɔl/ in the US and /ˈfriːˌfɔːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: FREE-fawl.
What does freefall mean?
- A state of motion affected by no acceleration or force other than that of gravity.
- A state of motion but allowing for the presence of incidental air resistance not caused intentionally by devices such parachutes or wings.
- A rapid, uncontrolled decline or worsening.“As civil war continues in Iraq, the U.S. president's approval ratings are in freefall.”
- To drop in a state of freefall.“A base jumper attempts to freefall for as long as possible before triggering the parachute.”
- To decline or worsen rapidly and uncontrollably.
Where does freefall come from?
From free + fall.
Questions about saying freefall
How do you pronounce freefall?
Say FREE-fawl. The American pronunciation is /ˈfriˌfɔl/. In British English it is /ˈfriːˌfɔːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in freefall?
Freefall has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FREE). Broken into parts: FREE · fawl.
Do Americans and Brits say freefall the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfriˌfɔl/ and the British form is /ˈfriːˌfɔːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.