The word fraught is pronounced as /frɔːt/ in British English and /frɑːt/ in American English. You can listen to both versions for a clearer understanding of accent differences.
Fraught is an adjective often used to describe a situation that is filled with tension, stress, or difficulty. It may also refer to something full of a particular quality or result.
Example: “Negotiations were fraught with uncertainty.”
To improve pronunciation, try repeating the word after hearing native examples. Pay attention to the vowel sound — “aw” in British and “ah” in American English.
Author’s summary: The entry explains how to pronounce and understand the adjective “fraught,” highlighting stress-filled contexts and accent variations.