English pronunciation · Words Starting with F

From Pronunciation

From is pronounced FRUHM, IPA /ˈfrəm/.

FRUHM

US /ˈfrəm/  ·  UK /ˈfrɒm/

Syllables: FRUHM (1 syllable)

preposition: Used to show a starting point in place, time, or origin.

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From in a Sentence

  • The train from Leeds is running late.
  • She has worked here from the very first week.
  • This cheese comes from a farm up the valley.

Common Mispronunciations of From

Not FROHM

There is no long o in it. American English uses the uh of cup and British English the short o of lot, and neither holds the vowel.

Not form

The r comes immediately after the f, before the vowel. Swapping the order gives the unrelated word form.

Tip: In running speech this is nearly always weak, reduced to a quick frum or even frm before a consonant.

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