How to Pronounce Freshmen

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

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Syllables

8

Letters

FRESHM-en

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💡 Tip for remembering “freshmen”

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

What does freshmen 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 freshmen

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

freshmaneschmannfleshman

Related words

entrantsgraduateincomersnewcomersrecruitsrookiesnewbiesnovices

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "freshmen"?▾

"Freshmen" has 2 syllables: freshm · en.

What does "freshmen" mean?▾

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

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