How to pronounce frontal
Say it like FRUHN-tul. Frontal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRUHN).
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- FRUHN
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Frontal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FRUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of frontal
American and British speakers say frontal in essentially the same way: /ˈfrʌntəl/ in the US and /ˈfrʌntəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: FRUHN-tul.
What does frontal mean?
- Of, relating to, directed toward, or situated at the front.
- Directed against the front or at the main point or issue.“a frontal attack”
- Of or relating to the forehead or frontal bone.
- A decorative drapery covering the front of an altar.
- The façade of a building.
Where does frontal come from?
Borrowed from New Latin frontālis, from frons (“the forehead, brow, front”) + -ālis (“-al”, adjectival suffix), equivalent to front + -al; cognate of French frontal.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying frontal
How do you pronounce frontal?
Say FRUHN-tul. The American pronunciation is /ˈfrʌntəl/. In British English it is /ˈfrʌntəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in frontal?
Frontal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRUHN). Broken into parts: FRUHN · tul.
Do Americans and Brits say frontal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfrʌntəl/ and the British form is /ˈfrʌntəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.