How to Pronounce Frowns

To pronounce "frowns", say FROWNS — one syllable, IPA /fɹaʊnz/. 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

/fɹaʊnz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “frowns”

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

What does frowns mean?

noun

  1. A facial expression in which the eyebrows are brought together, and the forehead is wrinkled, usually indicating displeasure, sadness or worry, or less often confusion or concentration.
  2. A facial expression in which the corners of the mouth are pointed down.

verb

  1. To have a frown on one's face.

    “She frowned when I told her the news.”

  2. To manifest displeasure or disapprobation; to look with disfavour or threateningly.

    “Noisy gossip in the library is frowned upon.”

Synonyms

scowl

Words that rhyme with frowns

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

groundssoundsgownscrackdownsroundsdownspoundsbrownstownscrownsbreakdownsclowns

Related words

scowlglowerlowerscowlssighssadnessunhappysulks

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "frowns"?▾

"Frowns" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "frowns"?▾

The IPA transcription of "frowns" is /fɹaʊnz/.

What does "frowns" mean?▾

Frowns: A facial expression in which the eyebrows are brought together, and the forehead is wrinkled, usually indicating displeasure, sadness or worry, or less often confusion or concentration.

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