How to Pronounce Freedom

To pronounce "freedom", say FREED-om — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈfɹiːdəm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈfɹiːdəm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “freedom”

"freedom" has 2 syllables: freed-om. It rhymes with hasidim and edam, if that helps it stick.

What does freedom mean?

noun

  1. The state of being free, of not being imprisoned or enslaved.

    “Having recently been released from prison, he didn't know what to do with his newfound freedom.”

  2. The lack of a specific constraint, or of constraints in general; a state of being free, unconstrained.

    “Every child has a right to freedom from fear and freedom from want.”

Synonyms

exemptionlibertylicense

Antonyms

bondageconstraintimprisonmentslavery

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Words that rhyme with freedom

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

hasidimedam

Related words

exemptionlibertylibrefreelypeaceabsenceindependencelack

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "freedom"?▾

"Freedom" has 2 syllables: freed · om.

What is the IPA transcription of "freedom"?▾

The IPA transcription of "freedom" is /ˈfɹiːdəm/.

What does "freedom" mean?▾

Freedom: The state of being free, of not being imprisoned or enslaved.

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