To pronounce "effrontery", say EFFR-ont-ery — 3 syllables, IPA /ɛˈfɹʌntəɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ɛˈfɹʌntəɹi/
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"effrontery" has 3 syllables: effr-ont-ery. It rhymes with wintery, if that helps it stick.
noun
“We even had the effrontery to suggest that he should leave the country.”
“Any refusal to salute the president shall be counted as an effrontery.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Effrontery" has 3 syllables: effr · ont · ery.
The IPA transcription of "effrontery" is /ɛˈfɹʌntəɹi/.
Effrontery: Insolent and shameless audacity.
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