English pronunciation · Words Starting with F
Freedom Pronunciation
Freedom is pronounced FREE-duhm, IPA /ˈfridəm/.
FREE-duhm
US /ˈfridəm/ · UK /ˈfriːdəm/
Syllables: FREE · duhm (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun: The state of being able to act or speak without restriction.
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Freedom in a Sentence
- Freedom of movement was the sticking point.
- She has more freedom in the new job.
- The prisoners were given their freedom in March.
Common Mispronunciations of Freedom
Not free-DOHM
Front weight, and the dom at the close is a weak duhm with no oh in it.
Not FRI-duhm
That opening vowel runs long, as it does in free and freely.
Tip: Kingdom, wisdom and freedom all finish on the same weak duhm.
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