How to Pronounce Frost

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

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Syllable

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Letters

/fɹɑst/

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💡 Tip for remembering “frost”

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

What does frost mean?

noun

  1. A cover of minute ice crystals on objects that are exposed to the air. Frost is formed by the same process as dew, except that the temperature of the frosted object is below freezing.
  2. The cold weather that causes these ice crystals to form.

verb

  1. To cover with frost.
  2. To become covered with frost.

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Words that rhyme with frost

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

lostaccostlastembossedexhausttossedcrossedglossedglostrost

Related words

hoarfrostrimeicefreezehoaricingdeicingfreeze-up

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "frost"?▾

"Frost" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "frost"?▾

The IPA transcription of "frost" is /fɹɑst/.

What does "frost" mean?▾

Frost: A cover of minute ice crystals on objects that are exposed to the air. Frost is formed by the same process as dew, except that the temperature of the frosted object is below freezing.

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