How to Pronounce "put up a front"
expression
ˈpʊt/ /ˈəp/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈfɹənt
PUT UHP uh FRUHNT
pʊt/ /ˈʌp/ /æɪ/ /fɹˈʌnt
PUT UP uh FRUHNT
Definition
To pretend to feel or be something you are not, usually to hide true feelings or weaknesses. Often used when someone acts confident or happy but feels differently inside.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpʊt/ /ˈəp/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈfɹənt
British English
pʊt/ /ˈʌp/ /æɪ/ /fɹˈʌnt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUT UHP uh FRUHNT
UK
PUT UP uh FRUHNT
Listen in Context
He put up a front so his friends wouldn't worry.
She always puts up a front when she's sad.
Don't put up a front; you can talk to me.
Even though he lost his job, he put up a front and acted as if nothing happened.