How to pronounce freesia
Say it like FREE-zhuh. Freesia has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FREE).
- FREE
- zhuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Freesia 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.
- zhuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of freesia
American and British speakers say freesia in essentially the same way: /ˈfriʒə/ in the US and /ˈfriːʒə/ in the UK.
British respelling: FREE-zhuh.
What does freesia mean?
- Any flowering plant of the genus Freesia, native to South Africa.
Where does freesia come from?
From the genus name.
Words that rhyme with freesia
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of freesia.
Questions about saying freesia
How do you pronounce freesia?
Say FREE-zhuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈfriʒə/. In British English it is /ˈfriːʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in freesia?
Freesia has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FREE). Broken into parts: FREE · zhuh.
Do Americans and Brits say freesia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfriʒə/ and the British form is /ˈfriːʒə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.