How to pronounce freeware
Say it like FREE-wair. Freeware has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FREE).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈfriˌwɛr/FREE-wair
UK British/ˈfriːˌwɛə/FREE-wair
- FREE
- wair
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Freeware 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.
- wairGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of freeware
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FREE-wair.
What does freeware mean?
noun
- Complete and functional software that does not require payment or other compensation (such as viewing advertising) for its use. Freeware may be a proprietary license with no access to the source code.
Where does freeware come from?
From free + -ware (clipping of "software").
Questions about saying freeware
How do you pronounce freeware?
Say FREE-wair. The American pronunciation is /ˈfriˌwɛr/. In British English it is /ˈfriːˌwɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in freeware?
Freeware has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FREE). Broken into parts: FREE · wair.
Is freeware 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 /ˈfriːˌwɛə/ (FREE-wair).