How to pronounce freighted
Say it like FRAY-tid. Freighted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRAY).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈfreɪtɪd/FRAY-tid
UK British/ˈfreɪtɪd/FRAY-tid
- FRAY
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Freighted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of freighted
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: FRAY-tid.
What does freighted mean?
adjective
- Loaded with cargo; charged.
- simple past and past participle of freight How to pronounce freight
Where does freighted come from?
From freight + -ed.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Opposite meaning
- unfraught
- unfreighted
Words that rhyme with freighted
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of freighted.
Questions about saying freighted
How do you pronounce freighted?
Say FRAY-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈfreɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈfreɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in freighted?
Freighted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRAY). Broken into parts: FRAY · tid.
Is freighted pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈfreɪtɪd/ (FRAY-tid).