Friend: how to say it, spell it and use it
friend
/frend/
Short answer
The English word friend is pronounced /frend/. It is spelled F-R-I-E-N-D and has 6 letters. With a or an: a friend. The plural is friends.
Example sentence
My friend and I play.
Key facts
- English
- friend
- Pronunciation
- /frend/
- With a or an
- a friend
- Plural
- friends
- Spelling
- F-R-I-E-N-D
- Number of letters
- 6
- Word list
- Family Words in English for Kids: Members and Plurals
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How do you pronounce friend?
Friend is pronounced /frend/. Press the listen button on this page to hear it.
How do you spell friend?
Friend is spelled F-R-I-E-N-D. It has 6 letters.
What is the plural of friend?
The plural of friend is friends.
Do you say a or an before friend?
Say a friend.
How do you use friend in a sentence?
For example: My friend and I play.
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