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.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈəp/ /ˈfɹənt
British English
ˈʌp/ /fɹˈʌnt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
UP-FRUNT
UK
UP-FRUNT
Listen in Context
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.