How to Pronounce Freeloader

To pronounce "freeloader", say FREEL-oad-er — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈfɹiːləʊdə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈfɹiːləʊdə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “freeloader”

"freeloader" has 3 syllables: freel-oad-er. It rhymes with odor and decoder, if that helps it stick.

What does freeloader mean?

noun

  1. One who does not contribute or pay appropriately; one who gets a free ride, etc. without paying a fair share.
  2. An individual who takes expired unsold merchandise from the back of supermarket premises.

Synonyms

free ridermoocher

Words that rhyme with freeloader

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

odordecoderstrodersoderbroderfodorboedercoder

Related words

spongersornerleechspongefree-loaderliggerdeadheadparasite

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "freeloader"?▾

"Freeloader" has 3 syllables: freel · oad · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "freeloader"?▾

The IPA transcription of "freeloader" is /ˈfɹiːləʊdə(ɹ)/.

What does "freeloader" mean?▾

Freeloader: One who does not contribute or pay appropriately; one who gets a free ride, etc. without paying a fair share.

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