How to pronounce freighter
Say it like FRAY-ter. Freighter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRAY).
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- FRAY
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Freighter 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of freighter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: FRAY-tuh.
What does freighter mean?
- One who loads a ship.
- One who charters and loads a ship.
- One employed in receiving and forwarding freight.
Where does freighter come from?
From freight + -er.
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Words that rhyme with freighter
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Questions about saying freighter
How do you pronounce freighter?
Say FRAY-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈfreɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈfreɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in freighter?
Freighter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRAY). Broken into parts: FRAY · ter.
Is freighter 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 /ˈfreɪtə/ (FRAY-tuh).