fr
Consonant blends
The fr sound in English: /fr/
IPA: /fr/ · Closest Arabic sound: فاء + راء (فْرْ)
How to say it
The fr sound explained
Blend 'f' and 'r': frog, friend, fruit.
Consonant blends: Two consonants in a row each keep their sound but are said quickly together, such as bl, st and tr.
With audio and meaning
Words with fr
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Tip for parents and teachers
Jump like a frog with every fr word.
Frequently asked questions
How do I pronounce fr in English?
Blend 'f' and 'r': frog, friend, fruit. The sound is /fr/, closest to the Arabic فاء + راء.
Which words have fr?
Frog (ضفدع), Friend (صديق), Fruit (فاكهة), Free (حر), Fridge (ثلاجة), Fresh (طازج).
What is the difference between a digraph and a blend?
In a digraph (like sh and ch) the two letters make one new sound; in a blend (like st and bl) each letter keeps its own sound and they are said quickly one after the other.
Consonant blends