How to Pronounce Freestyle

To pronounce "freestyle", say FREESTYL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈfɹiːˌstaɪl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˈfɹiːˌstaɪl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “freestyle”

"freestyle" has 2 syllables: freestyl-e. It rhymes with reconcile and vile, if that helps it stick.

What does freestyle mean?

noun

  1. A sports event where competitors can choose their own method of participation.
  2. A form of rapping in which the emcee makes up lyrics while rapping.

verb

  1. (especially in rap music) To improvise one's own style; to ad-lib.
  2. To improvise one's dance moves; dance freely.

noun

  1. An alpine skiing discipline comprising aerials, moguls, cross, half-pipe and slopestyle as part of the Winter Olympics.

Words that rhyme with freestyle

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

reconcilevilebeguileversatilejuvenilesenilehostilepileaislesmilerevilefile

Related words

motocrossacrobaticartisticartsfreeopenfreerun

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "freestyle"?▾

"Freestyle" has 2 syllables: freestyl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "freestyle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "freestyle" is /ˈfɹiːˌstaɪl/.

What does "freestyle" mean?▾

Freestyle: A sports event where competitors can choose their own method of participation.

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