How to pronounce comfit
Say it like KUHM-fit. Comfit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHM).
- KUHM
- fit
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Comfit pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- fitKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of comfit
American and British speakers say comfit in essentially the same way: /ˈkʌmfɪt/ in the US and /ˈkʌmfɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUHM-fit.
What does comfit mean?
- A confection consisting of a nut, seed or fruit coated with sugar.
- A computerised image of a suspect produced for the police force.
Where does comfit come from?
From Old French confit (“preserved fruit”), from Latin cōnfectum.
Questions about saying comfit
How do you pronounce comfit?
Say KUHM-fit. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌmfɪt/. In British English it is /ˈkʌmfɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in comfit?
Comfit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHM). Broken into parts: KUHM · fit.
Do Americans and Brits say comfit the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkʌmfɪt/ and the British form is /ˈkʌmfɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.