How to Pronounce Freelance

To pronounce "freelance", say FREEL-anc-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈfɹiːlɑːns/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈfɹiːlɑːns/

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💡 Tip for remembering “freelance”

"freelance" has 3 syllables: freel-anc-e. It rhymes with advance and enhance, if that helps it stick.

What does freelance mean?

noun

  1. Someone who sells their services to clients without a long-term employment contract.
  2. A medieval mercenary.

verb

  1. To work as a freelance.
  2. To produce or sell services as a freelance.

adjective

  1. Of, or relating to a freelance; without employment contract.

    “He was a freelance writer for several magazines.”

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Words that rhyme with freelance

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

advanceenhanceglanceaskancecircumstancechanceprancemansedanceexpanselanceperchance

Related words

self-employedpaidemployedmercenaryindependentself-employmentdiscreteautonomous

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "freelance"?▾

"Freelance" has 3 syllables: freel · anc · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "freelance"?▾

The IPA transcription of "freelance" is /ˈfɹiːlɑːns/.

What does "freelance" mean?▾

Freelance: Someone who sells their services to clients without a long-term employment contract.

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