How to pronounce freethinker
Say it like FREE-THING-ker. Freethinker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FREE).
- FREE
- THING
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Freethinker 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.
- THINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of freethinker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FREE-THING-kuh.
What does freethinker mean?
- A person who has formed their opinions using reason and rational enquiry; somebody who has rejected dogma, especially with regard to religion.
- A person with no religion.
Where does freethinker come from?
From free + thinker, since 1692.
Words that rhyme with freethinker
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of freethinker.
Questions about saying freethinker
How do you pronounce freethinker?
Say FREE-THING-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈfriˈθɪŋkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈfriːˈθɪŋkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in freethinker?
Freethinker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FREE). Broken into parts: FREE · THING · ker.
Is freethinker 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 /ˈfriːˈθɪŋkə/ (FREE-THING-kuh).