How to pronounce frontrunners
Say it like FRUHN-truhn-erz. Frontrunners has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRUHN).
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- FRUHN
- truhn
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Frontrunners 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.
- truhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of frontrunners
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FRUHN-truhn-uz.
What does frontrunners mean?
- plural of frontrunner How to pronounce frontrunner
Questions about saying frontrunners
How do you pronounce frontrunners?
Say FRUHN-truhn-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈfrʌnˌtrʌnɚz/. In British English it is /ˈfrʌnˌtrʌnəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in frontrunners?
Frontrunners has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRUHN). Broken into parts: FRUHN · truhn · erz.
Is frontrunners pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈfrʌnˌtrʌnəz/ (FRUHN-truhn-uz).