How to Pronounce Fr

To pronounce "fr", say FR — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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What does fr mean?

adjective

  1. Genuine, true; serious, earnest.

    “Is his story for real?”

adverb

  1. Genuinely, truly.

    “This recipe takes two hours to cook, for real!”

adjective

  1. (proofreading) Initialism of flush right.

Synonyms

earnestly

Antonyms

for fake

Related words

franciumfrescosscsseriouslyhonestlygenuinelytrulyreally

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fr"?▾

"Fr" has one syllable.

What does "fr" mean?▾

Fr: Genuine, true; serious, earnest.

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