How to Pronounce "freedmen"
word
ˈfɹidmən
FREED-muhn
fɹˈiːdmən
freed-MUHN
Definition
Freedmen are people who were formerly enslaved but have been set free, especially in historical contexts such as Ancient Rome or after slavery was abolished in the United States.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɹidmən
British English
fɹˈiːdmən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FREED-muhn
UK
freed-MUHN
Listen in Context
In Ancient Rome, many freedmen became skilled workers.
After the Civil War, millions of freedmen lived in the southern United States.
The lives of freedmen were often difficult after gaining freedom.
Some freedmen became community leaders, working to help others adjust to their new lives.