How to pronounce lakefront
Say it like LAYK-fruhnt. Lakefront has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAYK).
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- LAYK
- fruhnt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lakefront pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAYKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- fruhntGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of lakefront
American and British speakers say lakefront in essentially the same way: /ˈleɪkˌfrʌnt/ in the US and /ˈleɪkˌfrʌnt/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAYK-fruhnt.
What does lakefront mean?
- Adjacent to a lake. Usually used to describe real estate.“Lakefront property is very expensive because many people want access to the water for recreation.”
- Land or an area which is adjacent to a lake.“Property on the lakefront is very expensive.”
Where does lakefront come from?
From lake + front.
Questions about saying lakefront
How do you pronounce lakefront?
Say LAYK-fruhnt. The American pronunciation is /ˈleɪkˌfrʌnt/. In British English it is /ˈleɪkˌfrʌnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lakefront?
Lakefront has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAYK). Broken into parts: LAYK · fruhnt.
Do Americans and Brits say lakefront the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈleɪkˌfrʌnt/ and the British form is /ˈleɪkˌfrʌnt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.