How to pronounce freet
Say it like FREET. Freet is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- FREET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Freet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FREETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of freet
American and British speakers say freet in essentially the same way: /frit/ in the US and /friːt/ in the UK.
British respelling: FREET.
What does freet mean?
- A superstitious notion or belief with respect to any action or event as a good or a bad omen; a superstition.
- A superstitious rite, observance, wont, or practice.
- A charm.
Where does freet come from?
From Middle English frete (“superstition”), from Old Norse frétt (“news, intelligence, inquiry, inquiry about the future”), from Proto-Germanic *frihtiz (“news, report, message, question, prophecy”), related to Icelandic frétt (“news”), Ice
Words that rhyme with freet
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of freet.
Questions about saying freet
How do you pronounce freet?
Say FREET. The American pronunciation is /frit/. In British English it is /friːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in freet?
Freet is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FREET.
Do Americans and Brits say freet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /frit/ and the British form is /friːt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.