How to Pronounce Freckle

To pronounce "freckle", say FRECKL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈfɹɛkəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈfɹɛkəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “freckle”

"freckle" has 2 syllables: freckl-e. It rhymes with shekel and heckle, if that helps it stick.

What does freckle mean?

noun

  1. A small brownish or reddish pigmentation spot on the surface of the skin.

    “Steve has brown hair, blue eyes, and freckles on his cheeks and nose.”

  2. Any small spot or discoloration.

verb

  1. To cover with freckles.
  2. To become covered with freckles.

Synonyms

ephelislentigo

Words that rhyme with freckle

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shekelheckleseclespeckleecclekeckledeklesheqelecklbaechleeckelheckel

Related words

lentigomelanoticremoversfleckfrecklefacefernticleephelisdirt

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "freckle"?▾

"Freckle" has 2 syllables: freckl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "freckle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "freckle" is /ˈfɹɛkəl/.

What does "freckle" mean?▾

Freckle: A small brownish or reddish pigmentation spot on the surface of the skin.

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