Pronunciation

How to pronounce “fresh”

“fresh” is pronounced /fɹɛʃ/ (FRESH) — one syllable.

The sound

Say “fresh” in one beat

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fresh

/fɹɛʃ/

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1 beat

IPA (American): /fɹɛʃ/
IPA (British): /fɹɛʃ/
Respelling: FRESH
Syllables: 1 — fresh
Stress: One syllable, so the whole word carries the beat — say /fɹɛʃ/ in one unbroken piece rather than clipping the vowel.
Part of speech: adjective, adverb
Difficulty: Beginner — most learners get this on the first take

Meaning

Say it in a sentence

“The market sells fresh bread and vegetables every morning.”

Sound by sound

4 sounds, in the order you say them

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Questions

How do you pronounce “fresh”?

“fresh” is pronounced /fɹɛʃ/ (FRESH) — one syllable. It is one unbroken piece — /fɹɛʃ/ — with no pause anywhere inside it.

How many syllables does “fresh” have?

One, despite the 1 vowel letters in the spelling. The whole word is /fɹɛʃ/ — a single beat.

What does “fresh” mean?

As an adjective: recently made, produced, or harvested For example: “fresh bread” It carries 2 other senses as well — all of them said the same way.

Where is the stress in “fresh”?

One syllable, so the whole word carries the beat — say /fɹɛʃ/ in one unbroken piece rather than clipping the vowel.

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