How to pronounce freelancer
Say it like FREE-lan-ser. Freelancer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FREE).
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- FREE
- lan
- ser
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Freelancer 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.
- lanGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- serKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of freelancer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: FREE-lahn-suh.
What does freelancer mean?
- Someone who freelances.
- One who performs duties outside of the chain of command and SOPs.
Where does freelancer come from?
From freelance + -er.
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Questions about saying freelancer
How do you pronounce freelancer?
Say FREE-lan-ser. The American pronunciation is /ˈfriˌlænsɚ/. In British English it is /ˈfriːlɑːnsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in freelancer?
Freelancer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FREE). Broken into parts: FREE · lan · ser.
Is freelancer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈfriːlɑːnsə/ (FREE-lahn-suh).