How to Pronounce Upfront

To pronounce "upfront", 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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Syllables

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Letters

UPFR-ont

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💡 Tip for remembering “upfront”

"upfront" has 2 syllables: upfr-ont. It rhymes with affront and blunt, if that helps it stick.

What does upfront mean?

noun

  1. A meeting of network executives with the press and major advertisers, signaling the start of advertising sales for a new season

verb

  1. To bring to the fore; to place up front for consideration

adjective

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

Words that rhyme with upfront

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

affrontbluntcuntfrontgruntconfrontshuntpunthuntwaterfrontforefrontoceanfront

Related words

frankdirecthonestcandidoriginalimmediateinitialearly

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "upfront"?▾

"Upfront" has 2 syllables: upfr · ont.

What does "upfront" mean?▾

Upfront: A meeting of network executives with the press and major advertisers, signaling the start of advertising sales for a new season

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