How to Pronounce Freighter

To pronounce "freighter", say FREIGHT-er — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

FREIGHT-er

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💡 Tip for remembering “freighter”

"freighter" has 2 syllables: freight-er. It rhymes with perpetrator and collaborator, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: frater — easy to mix up when writing.

What does freighter mean?

noun

  1. One who loads a ship, or one who charters and loads a ship.
  2. One employed in receiving and forwarding freight.

Words that rhyme with freighter

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

perpetratorcollaboratoroperatorfetorindicatorarbitratorcuratordictatoractivatorinnovatorinstigatormater

Related words

merchantmanbottomcargofreightshipmentshipshippinghouseboat

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "freighter"?▾

"Freighter" has 2 syllables: freight · er.

What does "freighter" mean?▾

Freighter: One who loads a ship, or one who charters and loads a ship.

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