How to Pronounce Free-fall

To pronounce "free-fall", say FREEF-all — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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FREEF-all

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💡 Tip for remembering “free-fall”

"free-fall" has 2 syllables: freef-all.

What does free-fall mean?

noun

  1. The state of being in a motion affected by no acceleration (force) other than that provided by gravity.
  2. (common usage) The state of falling with no interference from outside forces other than the air resistance (no open parachute, etc.)

verb

  1. To drop in a state of freefall.

Related words

fallingfallcrashdropsky-divingfreespinmidfallfoot-fall

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How many syllables are in "free-fall"?▾

"Free-fall" has 2 syllables: freef · all.

What does "free-fall" mean?▾

Free-fall: The state of being in a motion affected by no acceleration (force) other than that provided by gravity.

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