How to pronounce comforted
Say it like KUHM-fer-tid. Comforted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHM).
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- KUHM
- fer
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Comforted 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.
- ferKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of comforted
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KUHM-fuh-tid.
What does comforted mean?
- Having been soothed or comforted.
- simple past and past participle of comfort How to pronounce comfort
Questions about saying comforted
How do you pronounce comforted?
Say KUHM-fer-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌmfɚtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈkʌmfətɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in comforted?
Comforted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHM). Broken into parts: KUHM · fer · tid.
Is comforted 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 /ˈkʌmfətɪd/ (KUHM-fuh-tid).