How to pronounce "frost"

frost

Noun
American
/frɔst/

Syllable Breakdown

frost

How natives say frost

British
/frɒst/

Syllable Breakdown

frost

How natives say frost

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • 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.

Common Mistakes

  • fro-ast

  • for-est

  • frast

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • 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.

common mistakes

  • fro-ast

  • for-ost

  • frast

FAQ

Is the 'r' in 'frost' hard to pronounce?

Yes, keep the tongue back in the mouth for clarity.

How do I avoid saying 'fro-ast'?

Blend the 'aw' sound smoothly, avoiding a break.

What's the difference in 'frost' pronunciation between UK and US?

The main difference is in the vowel sound after 'fr'.

Definition

frost

A thin layer of ice crystals on a surface.

Word Family

frosty

/ˈfrɔsti/

adjective

Covered with frost.

Example: It's a frosty morning.

defrost

/dɪˈfrɔst/

verb

To remove frost.

Example: I need to defrost the freezer.

frostbite

/ˈfrɔstˌbaɪt/

noun

Injury by freezing.

Example: He got frostbite on his toes.

Key Pronunciation Differences

'frosty' adds a 'y' sound at the end.

'defrost' starts with a 'd' sound.

'frostbite' has an added 'bite' at the end.

Pro Tips

Blend Sounds

Practice blending 'fr' and 'st' smoothly for clear pronunciation.

Watch the Vowel

Pay attention to the 'aw' sound, as it's different in AmE and BrE.

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