How to pronounce freekeh
Say it like FREE-keh. Freekeh has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FREE).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce freekeh. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- FREE
- keh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Freekeh 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.
- kehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of freekeh
American and British speakers say freekeh in essentially the same way: /ˈfrikɛ/ in the US and /ˈfriːkɛ/ in the UK.
British respelling: FREE-keh.
What does freekeh mean?
- Wheat grains that are harvested while still unripe and then roasted.
Questions about saying freekeh
How do you pronounce freekeh?
Say FREE-keh. The American pronunciation is /ˈfrikɛ/. In British English it is /ˈfriːkɛ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in freekeh?
Freekeh has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FREE). Broken into parts: FREE · keh.
Do Americans and Brits say freekeh the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfrikɛ/ and the British form is /ˈfriːkɛ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.