How to pronounce frond
Say it like FROND. Frond is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- FROND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Frond pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FRONDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of frond
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: FROND.
What does frond mean?
- The leaf of a fern, especially a compound leaf.
- Any fern-like leaf or other object resembling a fern leaf.“palm frond”
Where does frond come from?
Borrowed from Latin frons, frond- (“leafy branch”).
Words that rhyme with frond
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of frond.
Questions about saying frond
How do you pronounce frond?
Say FROND. The American pronunciation is /frɑnd/. In British English it is /frɒnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in frond?
Frond is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FROND.
Is frond pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /frɒnd/ (FROND).