Pronunciation
How to pronounce “free”
“free” is pronounced /fɹiː/ — 1 syllable.
The sound
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free
/fɹiː/
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'free' is one beat: /fɹiː/. Watch the /ɹ/ sound — Curl or bunch the tongue back WITHOUT touching anything; round the lips a little.Meaning
people who are free
“the home of the free and the brave”
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