How to Pronounce Friend

To pronounce "friend", say FRIEND — one syllable, IPA /fɹɛnd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

6

Letters

/fɹɛnd/

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💡 Tip for remembering “friend”

"friend" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with contend and comprehend, if that helps it stick.

What does friend mean?

noun

  1. A person other than a family member, spouse or lover whose company one enjoys and towards whom one feels affection.

    “John and I have been friends ever since we were roommates at college.   Trust is important between friends.   I used to find it hard to make friends when I was shy.”

  2. An associate who provides assistance.

    “The Automobile Association is every motorist's friend.   The police is every law-abiding citizen's friend.”

verb

  1. To act as a friend to, to befriend; to be friendly to, to help.
  2. To add (a person) to a list of friends on a social networking site; to officially designate (someone) as a friend.

Synonyms

buddybustermatepalsonnyadmirerboosterchampionbefriend

Antonyms

enemyfoestrangerdefriendunfriend

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Words that rhyme with friend

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

contendcomprehendapprehendtranscendcommendcondescendattendportendmendextendbenddescend

Related words

acquaintanceadmirersupporterallyboosterchampionprotagonistquaker

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "friend"?▾

"Friend" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "friend"?▾

The IPA transcription of "friend" is /fɹɛnd/.

What does "friend" mean?▾

Friend: A person other than a family member, spouse or lover whose company one enjoys and towards whom one feels affection.

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