How to Pronounce "put on a front"
expression
ˈpʊt/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈfɹənt
PUT AWN uh FRUHNT
pʊt/ /ˈɒn/ /æɪ/ /fɹˈʌnt
PUT ON uh FRUNT
Definition
To pretend to feel or be a certain way, usually to hide your true feelings or situation from others.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpʊt/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈfɹənt
British English
pʊt/ /ˈɒn/ /æɪ/ /fɹˈʌnt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUT AWN uh FRUHNT
UK
PUT ON uh FRUNT
Listen in Context
He always puts on a front when he comes to work, even if he's tired.
She tried to put on a front so her friends wouldn't worry.
Don't put on a front; you can talk to me about your problems.
After the breakup, he put on a front at parties like nothing was wrong.