How to pronounce freshener
Say it like FRESH-uh-ner. Freshener has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRESH).
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- FRESH
- uh
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Freshener 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of freshener
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FRESH-uh-nuh.
What does freshener mean?
- Something that freshens
- air freshener“I sprayed freshener around the bathroom.”
Where does freshener come from?
From freshen + -er.
Questions about saying freshener
How do you pronounce freshener?
Say FRESH-uh-ner. The American pronunciation is /ˈfrɛʃənɚ/. In British English it is /ˈfrɛʃənə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in freshener?
Freshener has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRESH). Broken into parts: FRESH · uh · ner.
Is freshener 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 /ˈfrɛʃənə/ (FRESH-uh-nuh).