How to Pronounce "freemen"
word
ˈfɹimɛn
FREE-men
fɹˈiːmɛn
free-MEN
Definition
'Freemen' refers to people who are not enslaved or bound by servitude; historically, it often meant citizens who had full rights in a town or society.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɹimɛn
British English
fɹˈiːmɛn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FREE-men
UK
free-MEN
Listen in Context
In medieval towns, only freemen could vote.
The freemen of the guild had special rights.
Slaves who were set free became freemen.
Many medieval cities had ceremonies to welcome new freemen.