How to pronounce freehand
Say it like FREE-hand. Freehand has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FREE).
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US American/ˈfriˌhænd/FREE-hand
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- FREE
- hand
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Freehand 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.
- handGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
What does freehand mean?
adjective
- Drawn using the hand without any helping device.
- Using the hand without any helping device.
- Without using the hands; hands-free.
- To conduct a procedure involving use of the hands without any helping device or guide.
Where does freehand come from?
From free + hand.
Questions about saying freehand
How do you pronounce freehand?
Say FREE-hand. The American pronunciation is /ˈfriˌhænd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in freehand?
Freehand has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FREE). Broken into parts: FREE · hand.