How to pronounce comforts
Say it like KUHM-ferts. Comforts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHM).
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- KUHM
- ferts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Comforts 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.
- fertsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of comforts
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KUHM-futs.
What does comforts mean?
- plural of comfort How to pronounce comfort
- third-person singular simple present indicative of comfort How to pronounce comfort
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying comforts
How do you pronounce comforts?
Say KUHM-ferts. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌmfɚts/. In British English it is /ˈkʌmfəts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in comforts?
Comforts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHM). Broken into parts: KUHM · ferts.
Is comforts 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 /ˈkʌmfəts/ (KUHM-futs).