How Do You Spell FRECKLE?

Pronunciation: [fɹˈɛkə͡l] (IPA)

The word "freckle" is spelled with a combination of letters that represent specific sounds in the English language. The IPA phonetic transcription of this word is /ˈfrɛkəl/, which indicates that the first syllable is pronounced with a "f" sound followed by the short "e" sound. The second syllable is pronounced with a "k" sound, followed by the short "u" sound, and finally the "l" sound. In English, "freckle" refers to a small, flat, pigmented spot on the skin, often caused by exposure to the sun.

FRECKLE Meaning and Definition

1. A freckle refers to a small, brownish spot or patch that appears on the skin, typically as a result of sun exposure. This skin imperfection is characterized by a concentration of the pigment melanin, which darkens and forms clumps within the skin cells. Freckles are often visible on areas of the body that are frequently exposed to the sun, such as the face, arms, and shoulders. These distinct spots are usually harmless and are more commonly found in individuals with fair or light skin tones.

   Freckles lend a unique and distinctive appearance to one's complexion, varying in size, shape, and distribution. They typically appear as small, round or oval-shaped dots, ranging in color from light tan or pale yellow to reddish-brown. Some freckles may be more prominent and may darken or lighten depending on seasonal changes, sun exposure, or hormonal fluctuations.

   The development of freckles is linked to the genetic makeup of an individual. They tend to be more prevalent in individuals with a genetic predisposition, or those belonging to specific ethnicities. Freckles are often harmless and do not require any medical intervention. However, it is important to protect the skin from excessive sun exposure and harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation, as freckles can potentially darken and increase in number due to sun damage.

2. Lentigo, ephelis, one of a number of yellowish or brownish spots on the exposed parts of the skin, occurring especially in young persons of sandy complexion; they may be hereditary but are increased in number on exposure to the sun.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

3. • A yellowish spot on the skin; any small discoloured spot.

   • To produce freckles on.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for FRECKLE

• frickle
• freackles
• freekie
• freck
• freckels
• freakled
• frekles
• reccle
• freckes
• frecles
• frecked
• freakle
• freake
• recale
• frecoles
• fregile
• frecals
• freakles
• frekled
• freckless
• brockle
• fricole
• frackle
• treckle
• frecle
• freckl
• ureocele
• Fricle
• frikle
• fricke
• frakle
• Grekle
• befreckl
• dreckse
• Greckoe
• Frenzle
• Freskoe
• Frejile
• frenule
• Frebble
• precke
• Fleckley

Etymology of FRECKLE

The word "freckle" originated from the Middle English term "frecken", which can be traced back to the Old Norse word "freknur" meaning "freckle" or "spot". This ultimately derives from the Proto-Germanic word "fregna", which shares the same meaning. The precise origin of "fregna" is uncertain, but it is believed to be related to the Proto-Indo-European base "*prek-", meaning "to prick" or "to point", likely referring to the small pinpoint spots characteristic of freckles.

Similar spelling words for FRECKLE

• freckled,
• fragile,
• frowzled,
• frazzle,
• frijole,
• fragale,
• frizzle.

Plural form of FRECKLE is FRECKLES

Conjugate verb Freckle

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have freckled

you would have freckled

he/she/it would have freckled

we would have freckled

they would have freckled

I would have freckle

you would have freckle

he/she/it would have freckle

we would have freckle

they would have freckle

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been freckling

you would have been freckling

he/she/it would have been freckling

we would have been freckling

they would have been freckling

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would freckle

you would freckle

he/she/it would freckle

we would freckle

they would freckle

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be freckling

you would be freckling

he/she/it would be freckling

we would be freckling

they would be freckling

FUTURE

I will freckle

you will freckle

he/she/it will freckle

we will freckle

they will freckle

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be freckling

you will be freckling

he/she/it will be freckling

we will be freckling

they will be freckling

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have freckled

you will have freckled

he/she/it will have freckled

we will have freckled

they will have freckled

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been freckling

you will have been freckling

he/she/it will have been freckling

we will have been freckling

they will have been freckling

IMPERATIVE

you freckle

we let´s freckle

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to freckle

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was freckling

you were freckling

he/she/it was freckling

we were freckling

they were freckling

PAST PARTICIPLE

freckled

PAST PERFECT

I had freckled

you had freckled

he/she/it had freckled

we had freckled

they had freckled

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been freckling

you had been freckling

he/she/it had been freckling

we had been freckling

they had been freckling

PRESENT

I freckle

you freckle

he/she/it freckles

we freckle

they freckle

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am freckling

you are freckling

he/she/it is freckling

we are freckling

they are freckling

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

freckling

PRESENT PERFECT

I have freckled

you have freckled

he/she/it has freckled

we have freckled

they have freckled

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been freckling

you have been freckling

he/she/it has been freckling

we have been freckling

they have been freckling

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it freckle

SIMPLE PAST

I freckled

you freckled

he/she/it freckled

we freckled

they freckled