How to Pronounce Fronting

To pronounce "fronting", say FRONT-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈfɹʌntɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈfɹʌntɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “fronting”

"fronting" has 2 syllables: front-ing. It rhymes with grunting and confronting, if that helps it stick.

What does fronting mean?

verb

  1. To face (on, to); to be pointed in a given direction.
  2. To face, be opposite to.

noun

  1. A process whereby a vowel or a consonant is pronounced farther to the front of the vocal tract than some reference point.
  2. A phonological relationship where a front vowel is found in place of a relative back vowel in an inflected form of a word.

Synonyms

feignput on airs

Words that rhyme with fronting

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gruntingconfrontingbuntinghuntingaffrontingshuntingstintingbluntingstuntingtinting

Related words

frontalforepartfrontmostforemostforwardmovementanteadvance

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fronting"?▾

"Fronting" has 2 syllables: front · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "fronting"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fronting" is /ˈfɹʌntɪŋ/.

What does "fronting" mean?▾

Fronting: To face (on, to); to be pointed in a given direction.

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