How to pronounce freighting
Say it like FRAY-ting. Freighting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRAY).
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- FRAY
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Freighting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of freighting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: FRAY-ting.
What does freighting mean?
- present participle and gerund of freight How to pronounce freight
Words that rhyme with freighting
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Questions about saying freighting
How do you pronounce freighting?
Say FRAY-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈfreɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈfreɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in freighting?
Freighting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRAY). Broken into parts: FRAY · ting.
Is freighting 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 /ˈfreɪtɪŋ/ (FRAY-ting).