How to Pronounce Up-front

To pronounce "up-front", say UPFR-ont — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

UPFR-ont

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💡 Tip for remembering “up-front”

"up-front" has 2 syllables: upfr-ont.

What does up-front mean?

adjective

  1. Honest, frank and straightforward.
  2. In a forward, leading or frontward position.

adverb

  1. Beforehand
  2. As an attacker

    “He's a poor defender, so we always play him upfront.”

Related words

front-endstart-upopeningadvancestartingspotinitiallyinitial

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "up-front"?▾

"Up-front" has 2 syllables: upfr · ont.

What does "up-front" mean?▾

Up-front: Honest, frank and straightforward.

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