How to pronounce freeport
Say it like FREE-port. Freeport has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FREE).
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- FREE
- port
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Freeport 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.
- portGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of freeport
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FREE-pawt.
What does freeport mean?
- Alternative form of free port.
Words that rhyme with freeport
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of freeport.
Questions about saying freeport
How do you pronounce freeport?
Say FREE-port. The American pronunciation is /ˈfriˌpɔrt/. In British English it is /ˈfriːˌpɔːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in freeport?
Freeport has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FREE). Broken into parts: FREE · port.
Is freeport 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 /ˈfriːˌpɔːt/ (FREE-pawt).