Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

lakefront

/ˈleɪkˌfɹʌnt/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.50 in modern English

Syllables: lake-front
IPA: /ˈleɪkˌfɹʌnt/

16

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Adjacent to a lake. Usually used to describe real estate.

noun

Land or an area which is adjacent to a lake.

Example Sentences

"Lakefront property is very expensive because many people want access to the water for recreation."
"Property on the lakefront is very expensive."

Etymology

From lake + front.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈleɪkˌfɹʌnt/

Inflected Forms

lakefronts (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

riverfront seafront oceanfront

Questions

How do you pronounce lakefront?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈleɪkˌfɹʌnt/.
What does lakefront mean?: Adjacent to a lake. Usually used to describe real estate.
Where does lakefront come from?: From lake + front.

How to pronounce lakefront

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