How to Pronounce "at the forefront"
expression
ˈæt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈfɔɹˌfɹənt
AT thuh FOR-frunt
ˈæt/ /ðə, ði/ /fˈɔːfɹʌnt
AT thuh FAWF-ruhnt
Definition
If someone or something is at the forefront, they are in the most important or leading position in a particular area, activity, or movement.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈæt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈfɔɹˌfɹənt
British English
ˈæt/ /ðə, ði/ /fˈɔːfɹʌnt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AT thuh FOR-frunt
UK
AT thuh FAWF-ruhnt
Listen in Context
This company is at the forefront of medical research.
She is at the forefront of environmental activism.
Their products are always at the forefront of fashion.
This school prides itself on being at the forefront of new teaching methods.