How to Pronounce Free-for-all

To pronounce "free-for-all", say FREEF-or-all — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈfɹiːfəɹɔːl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

12

Letters

/ˈfɹiːfəɹɔːl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “free-for-all”

"free-for-all" has 3 syllables: freef-or-all.

What does free-for-all mean?

noun

  1. Chaos; a chaotic situation lacking rules or control.

    “When the fire alarm went off, it was a free-for-all.”

  2. Deathmatch, sometimes specifically one in which every player is pitted against all the others.

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "free-for-all"?▾

"Free-for-all" has 3 syllables: freef · or · all.

What is the IPA transcription of "free-for-all"?▾

The IPA transcription of "free-for-all" is /ˈfɹiːfəɹɔːl/.

What does "free-for-all" mean?▾

Free-for-all: Chaos; a chaotic situation lacking rules or control.

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