Start with the 'fr' sound by blending 'f' and 'r' together.
Move to the 'aw' sound similar to 'lost'.
End with the 'st' sound, blending 's' and 't' smoothly.
fro-ast
for-est
frast
Start with the 'fr' sound by blending 'f' and 'r' together.
Pronounce 'o' as in 'lot'.
End with the 'st' sound, blending 's' and 't' smoothly.
fro-ast
for-ost
frast
Yes, keep the tongue back in the mouth for clarity.
Blend the 'aw' sound smoothly, avoiding a break.
The main difference is in the vowel sound after 'fr'.
A thin layer of ice crystals on a surface.
/ˈfrɔsti/
Covered with frost.
/dɪˈfrɔst/
To remove frost.
/ˈfrɔstˌbaɪt/
Injury by freezing.
'frosty' adds a 'y' sound at the end.
'defrost' starts with a 'd' sound.
'frostbite' has an added 'bite' at the end.
Practice blending 'fr' and 'st' smoothly for clear pronunciation.
Pay attention to the 'aw' sound, as it's different in AmE and BrE.