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front
Definition:
(nou) the side that is forward or prominent (nou) the line along which opposing armies face each other (nou) the outward appearance of a person (nou) the side that is seen or that goes first (nou) a person used as a cover for some questionable activity (nou) a sphere of activity involving effort (nou) the atmospheric phenomenon created at the boundary between two different air masses (nou) the immediate proximity of someone or something (nou) the part of something that is nearest to the normal viewer (nou) a group of people with a common ideology who try together to achieve certain general goals
Phonetic Transcription:
frʌnt
Examples:
The backplane was positioned in front of an assembler.
The hen positions in front of the file of chickens.
The porch juts forward in front of the door with an additional pediment.
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Common mistakes of front pronunciation
- Vowel sound confusion: Some learners pronounce "front" with a long vowel sound, like "frōnt". In both US /frʌnt/ and UK /frʌnt/, the vowel is short. Tip: Focus on the short "u" sound, as in "cup".
- Misplacing stress: Incorrectly stressing the second syllable, as in "frunt", can lead to misunderstanding. "Front" is a single syllable word, stressed on the "fr". Tip: Practice saying "front" with emphasis on "fr".
- Overemphasizing the "t": Some may pronounce "front" with an exaggerated "t" sound, sounding like "frontt". Both US /frʌnt/ and UK /frʌnt/ have a clear but soft "t". Tip: Keep the "t" light and quick.
- Dropping the "r": A common mistake is to say "font" instead of "front". The "r" is essential in both pronunciations. Tip: Ensure the "r" sound is present, connecting the "fr" smoothly.
- Incorrect initial consonant cluster: Some may mistakenly pronounce "front" as "fuhnt". The initial consonant cluster "fr" must be clear. Tip: Practice the "fr" sound by saying "frog" or "free" to build familiarity.