How to pronounce "freight"

freight

Noun
American
/freɪt/

Syllable Breakdown

freight

How natives say freight

British
/freɪt/

Syllable Breakdown

freight

How natives say freight

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with the 'fr' sound, blending 'f' and 'r' smoothly.

  • Follow with the long 'aɪ' sound, like in 'say'.

  • End with the soft 't' sound by placing the tongue behind the top front teeth.

Common Mistakes

  • Pronouncing as 'fre-et'

  • Confusing 'fr' with 'fl'

  • Using a hard 't' sound at the end

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with the 'fr' sound, blending 'f' and 'r' smoothly.

  • Follow with the long 'aɪ' sound, like in 'say'.

  • End with the soft 't' sound by placing the tongue behind the top front teeth.

common mistakes

  • Pronouncing as 'fre-et'

  • Confusing 'fr' with 'fl'

  • Using a hard 't' sound at the end

FAQ

Is 'freight' a two-syllable word?

No, it is a one-syllable word.

Why is there a 'gh' in 'freight'?

'Gh' is often silent in English.

Can 'freight' rhyme with 'great'?

Yes, they have the same ending sound.

Definition

freight

Goods transported in bulk by truck, train, ship, or aircraft.

Word Family

freighter

/ˈfreɪtər/

noun

A ship or aircraft designed to carry goods.

Example: The freighter is unloading at the port.

freightage

/ˈfreɪtɪdʒ/

noun

The transport of goods or the charge for such transport.

Example: Freightage costs are rising.

freightliner

/ˈfreɪtˌlaɪnər/

noun

A type of large truck designed to carry freight.

Example: The freightliner is on its way to deliver goods.

Key Pronunciation Differences

'Freight' has a simpler structure than 'freighter'.

'Freight' has a single syllable, unlike 'freightage'.

'Freight' ends with a 't', 'freightliner' includes 'liner'.

Pro Tips

Blend the Sounds

Be sure to smoothly connect the 'f' and 'r' sounds when pronouncing 'freight'.

Watch the Silent 'gh'

Remember, the 'gh' is silent and does not affect the pronunciation.

Nearby Words

Test Your Pronunciation On Words That Have Sound Similarities With Freight

abroad

/əˈbrɔd/

accelerate

/əkˈsɛləˌreɪt/

accident

/ˈæksɪdənt/

accommodate

/əˈkɑːməˌdeɪt/

accompany

/əˈkʌmpəni/

accomplish

/əˈkɑːm.plɪʃ/

afford

/əˈfɔrd/

airline

/ˈɛrˌlaɪn/

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