How to pronounce freshen
Say it like FRESH-un. Freshen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRESH).
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- FRESH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Freshen pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FRESHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of freshen
American and British speakers say freshen in essentially the same way: /ˈfrɛʃən/ in the US and /ˈfrɛʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: FRESH-un.
What does freshen mean?
- To be refreshed.
- To become cool.
- To become not salty, to lose its salinity. (of water)
Where does freshen come from?
From fresh + -en.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with freshen
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Questions about saying freshen
How do you pronounce freshen?
Say FRESH-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈfrɛʃən/. In British English it is /ˈfrɛʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in freshen?
Freshen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRESH). Broken into parts: FRESH · un.
Do Americans and Brits say freshen the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfrɛʃən/ and the British form is /ˈfrɛʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.