How to pronounce freewheeling
Say it like FREEH-wee-ling. Freewheeling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FREEH).
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- FREEH
- wee
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Freewheeling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FREEHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- weeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of freewheeling
American and British speakers say freewheeling in essentially the same way: /ˈfrihˌwilɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈfriːhˌwiːlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: FREEH-wee-ling.
What does freewheeling mean?
- Unbounded by rules or conventions; unrestrained.
- present participle and gerund of freewheel.
Where does freewheeling come from?
From freewheel + -ing.
Questions about saying freewheeling
How do you pronounce freewheeling?
Say FREEH-wee-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈfrihˌwilɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈfriːhˌwiːlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in freewheeling?
Freewheeling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FREEH). Broken into parts: FREEH · wee · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say freewheeling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfrihˌwilɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈfriːhˌwiːlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.