How to pronounce frontness
Say it like FRUHNT-nis. Frontness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRUHNT).
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- FRUHNT
- nis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Frontness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FRUHNTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- nisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of frontness
American and British speakers say frontness in essentially the same way: /ˈfrʌntnɪs/ in the US and /ˈfrʌntnɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: FRUHNT-nis.
What does frontness mean?
- Quality of being a front vowel.
Where does frontness come from?
From front + -ness.
Questions about saying frontness
How do you pronounce frontness?
Say FRUHNT-nis. The American pronunciation is /ˈfrʌntnɪs/. In British English it is /ˈfrʌntnɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in frontness?
Frontness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRUHNT). Broken into parts: FRUHNT · nis.
Do Americans and Brits say frontness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfrʌntnɪs/ and the British form is /ˈfrʌntnɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.