How to pronounce freemasonry
Say it like FREE-may-sun-ree. Freemasonry has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FREE).
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- FREE
- may
- sun
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Freemasonry 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.
- mayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- sunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of freemasonry
American and British speakers say freemasonry in essentially the same way: /ˈfriˌmeɪsənri/ in the US and /ˈfriːˌmeɪsənri/ in the UK.
British respelling: FREE-may-sun-ree.
What does freemasonry mean?
- Alternative letter-case form of Freemasonry: the institutions, precepts, and rites of the Freemasons.
- Fellowship and sympathy among a number of people.
- Strange customs which resemble those of Freemasons.
Where does freemasonry come from?
From freemason + -ry.
Questions about saying freemasonry
How do you pronounce freemasonry?
Say FREE-may-sun-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈfriˌmeɪsənri/. In British English it is /ˈfriːˌmeɪsənri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in freemasonry?
Freemasonry has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FREE). Broken into parts: FREE · may · sun · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say freemasonry the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfriˌmeɪsənri/ and the British form is /ˈfriːˌmeɪsənri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.