How to pronounce freshet
Say it like FRESH-it. Freshet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRESH).
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- FRESH
- it
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Freshet 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.
- itKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of freshet
American and British speakers say freshet in essentially the same way: /ˈfrɛʃɪt/ in the US and /ˈfrɛʃɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: FRESH-it.
What does freshet mean?
- A flood resulting from heavy rain or a spring thaw.
- A small stream, especially one flowing into the sea.
Where does freshet come from?
From Old French freschete, a diminutive of fres (“fresh”) via its feminine form fresche.
Questions about saying freshet
How do you pronounce freshet?
Say FRESH-it. The American pronunciation is /ˈfrɛʃɪt/. In British English it is /ˈfrɛʃɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in freshet?
Freshet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRESH). Broken into parts: FRESH · it.
Do Americans and Brits say freshet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfrɛʃɪt/ and the British form is /ˈfrɛʃɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.