How to pronounce freethinkers
Say it like FREE-thing-kerz. Freethinkers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FREE).
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- FREE
- thing
- kerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Freethinkers 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.
- thingGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of freethinkers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FREE-thing-kuz.
What does freethinkers mean?
- plural of freethinker How to pronounce freethinker
Questions about saying freethinkers
How do you pronounce freethinkers?
Say FREE-thing-kerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈfriˌθɪŋkɚz/. In British English it is /ˈfriːˌθɪŋkəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in freethinkers?
Freethinkers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FREE). Broken into parts: FREE · thing · kerz.
Is freethinkers 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 /ˈfriːˌθɪŋkəz/ (FREE-thing-kuz).