How to pronounce comfort
Say it like KUHM-fert. Comfort has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHM).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈkʌmfɚt/KUHM-fert
UK British/ˈkʌmfət/KUHM-fut
- KUHM
- fert
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Comfort 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.
- fertKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of comfort
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KUHM-fut.
What does comfort mean?
noun
- Contentment, ease.“Sleep in comfort with our new mattress.”
- Something that offers comfort.“the comforts of home”
- A consolation; something relieving suffering or worry.“We still have the spare tire? That's a comfort at least.”
- To relieve the distress or suffering of; to provide comfort to.“Rob comforted Aaron because he was lost and very sad.”
Where does comfort come from?
From Middle English comfort, from Old French cunfort, confort, from the stem of Late Latin confortō.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- liss
- solace
- alleviation
- besoothe
- console
- cheer
- soothe
- comfortableness
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying comfort
How do you pronounce comfort?
Say KUHM-fert. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌmfɚt/. In British English it is /ˈkʌmfət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in comfort?
Comfort has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHM). Broken into parts: KUHM · fert.
Is comfort pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkʌmfət/ (KUHM-fut).