How to pronounce freestanding
Say it like FREE-stan-ding. Freestanding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FREE).
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US American/ˈfriˌstændɪŋ/FREE-stan-ding
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- FREE
- stan
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Freestanding 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.
- stanGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does freestanding mean?
adjective
- Standing or set apart.“The Leaning Tower of Pisa is a freestanding bell tower.”
- Not attached to anything.
- Not supported by or on anything; independent.“a freestanding hospital not associated with any university medical school”
Where does freestanding come from?
From free + standing.
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Questions about saying freestanding
How do you pronounce freestanding?
Say FREE-stan-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˈfriˌstændɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in freestanding?
Freestanding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FREE). Broken into parts: FREE · stan · ding.