How to Pronounce "front and center"
expression
FRUNT-and-SEN-ter
fr-UNT-and-SENT-uh
Definition
Very prominent or in a leading position; something or someone being given the most attention or focus.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɹənt/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈsɛnɝ/, /ˈsɛntɝ
British English
fɹˈʌnt/ /ˈænd/ /sˈɛntɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FRUNT-and-SEN-ter
UK
fr-UNT-and-SENT-uh
Listen in Context
The teacher stood front and center in the classroom.
The main issue is front and center in the debate.
Her artwork was displayed front and center at the show.
Environmental issues are front and center in this year’s campaign.