How to pronounce freighters
Say it like FRAY-terz. Freighters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRAY).
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US American/ˈfreɪtɚz/FRAY-terz
UK British/ˈfreɪtəz/FRAY-tuz
- FRAY
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Freighters 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of freighters
- 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-tuz.
What does freighters mean?
noun
- plural of freighter How to pronounce freighter
Questions about saying freighters
How do you pronounce freighters?
Say FRAY-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈfreɪtɚz/. In British English it is /ˈfreɪtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in freighters?
Freighters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRAY). Broken into parts: FRAY · terz.
Is freighters 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 /ˈfreɪtəz/ (FRAY-tuz).