How to Pronounce Freshman

To pronounce "freshman", say FRESHM-an — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈfɹɛʃmən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈfɹɛʃmən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “freshman”

"freshman" has 2 syllables: freshm-an. It rhymes with freshmen and eschmann, if that helps it stick.

What does freshman mean?

noun

  1. A novice; one in the rudiments of knowledge.
  2. A person of either sex entering the first year of an institution, especially a high school (ninth grade), a university, or legislative body.

    “At the time I was a wide-eyed freshman, but I was soon to grow jaded and cynical.”

Synonyms

Grade 9grade 9grade ninegrade ninergrade-ninerstudentfirst-year

Words that rhyme with freshman

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

freshmeneschmannfleshman

Related words

neophytenewcomerfledgelingfledglingfirstentrantfresherstarter

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "freshman"?▾

"Freshman" has 2 syllables: freshm · an.

What is the IPA transcription of "freshman"?▾

The IPA transcription of "freshman" is /ˈfɹɛʃmən/.

What does "freshman" mean?▾

Freshman: A novice; one in the rudiments of knowledge.

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