How to pronounce comforting
Say it like KUHM-fer-ting. Comforting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHM).
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- KUHM
- fer
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Comforting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of comforting
- 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-ting.
What does comforting mean?
- providing freedom from worry
- affording comfort or solace
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying comforting
How do you pronounce comforting?
Say KUHM-fer-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌmfɚtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkʌmfətɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in comforting?
Comforting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHM). Broken into parts: KUHM · fer · ting.
Is comforting 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 /ˈkʌmfətɪŋ/ (KUHM-fuh-ting).