How to pronounce friend
noun Someone you like and know well.
Written sound guide
Nora’s AI voice uses natural Indian English. Written guides are approximate and may differ from Nora’s pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the strongest syllable.
Find the sounds
Break it down.
Keep it to one syllable
The vowel sounds like e in bed, despite the letters ie. Join f and r.
Say it in context
Try a whole sentence.
“A friend is coming for lunch.”Your turn
A little out-loud practice.
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Say friend slowly. Keep the sounds in one beat.
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Read the example sentence at a comfortable pace.
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Look away from the screen. Make your own sentence with friend.
What should I check?
The vowel sounds like e in bed, despite the letters ie. Join f and r. Focus on one small adjustment, then try again. This is self-guided practice; the page does not record or score your voice.
