How to pronounce "from"

from

IN
American
/frʌm/

Syllable Breakdown

from

How natives say from

British
/frɒm/

Syllable Breakdown

from

How natives say from

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with the 'f' sound by touching your top teeth to your bottom lip and blowing air.

  • Follow with the 'r' sound, curling your tongue slightly back in your mouth.

  • End with the 'ʌm' sound, relaxing your tongue and keeping your lips slightly closed.

Common Mistakes

  • pronouncing as fro (same syllable)

  • confusing r with l (same syllable)

  • adding a vowel sound after m (same syllable)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with the 'f' sound by touching your top teeth to your bottom lip and blowing air.

  • Proceed with the 'r' sound, curling your tongue slightly back.

  • End with the 'ɒm' sound, relaxing your tongue and keeping your lips in a rounded position.

common mistakes

  • pronouncing as fro (same syllable)

  • confusing r with l (same syllable)

  • adding a vowel sound after m (same syllable)

FAQ

How do I shape my mouth for the 'f' sound?

Touch your top teeth to your bottom lip and blow air.

Why do I confuse the 'r' and 'l' sounds?

The tongue position is different; practice curling your tongue for 'r'.

Why do I add an extra vowel sound?

Make sure to end the word quickly after 'm' without opening your mouth.

Definition

from

Indicates the source or starting point.

Word Family

to

/tuː/

preposition

Expressing direction or position.

Example: I am going to the store.

come

/kʌm/

verb

Move towards a place.

Example: He will come later.

form

/fɔːrm/

noun

The shape of something.

Example: Fill out the form.

Key Pronunciation Differences

From uses the 'fr' onset, while 'to' uses a 't' sound.

From uses 'fr' onset, compared to 'k' onset in come.

From ends in 'm' while form has a longer 'o' sound.

Pro Tips

Focus on the 'fr' blend

Ensure a smooth transition between 'f' and 'r' sounds.

Quick ending

Practice ending the word swiftly after the 'm' to avoid adding sounds.

Nearby Words

Test Your Pronunciation On Words That Have Sound Similarities With From

abroad

/əˈbrɔd/

accelerate

/əkˈsɛləˌreɪt/

accident

/ˈæksɪdənt/

accommodate

/əˈkɑːməˌdeɪt/

accompany

/əˈkʌmpəni/

accomplish

/əˈkɑːm.plɪʃ/

afford

/əˈfɔrd/

airline

/ˈɛrˌlaɪn/

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