How to Pronounce "frown upon"
expression
ˈfɹaʊn/ /əˈpɑn
FROWN uh-PAHN
fɹˈaʊn/ /əpˈɒn
fROWN uh-PON
Definition
To disapprove of something, often based on social or moral standards. If something is 'frowned upon,' people generally think it is wrong or inappropriate.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɹaʊn/ /əˈpɑn
British English
fɹˈaʊn/ /əpˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FROWN uh-PAHN
UK
fROWN uh-PON
Listen in Context
Talking loudly in the library is frowned upon.
Cheating on exams is frowned upon by teachers.
Wearing hats at the dinner table is frowned upon in my family.
Skipping the line is really frowned upon here.