How to Pronounce "up front"

expression

ˈəp/ /ˈfɹənt

UP-FRUNT

ˈʌp/ /fɹˈʌnt

UP-FRUNT

Definition

"Up front" means either paying for something in advance or being honest and direct about something from the beginning.

American English

ˈəp/ /ˈfɹənt

British English

ˈʌp/ /fɹˈʌnt

UP-FRUNT

You need to pay up front before starting the course.

The company wants half the money up front.

Please be up front with your answers.

I'll be up front with you—I can't finish the project by Friday.