How to pronounce confectionary
Say it like kun-FEK-shuh-ner-ee. Confectionary has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEK).
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- kun
- FEK
- shuh
- ner
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Confectionary pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nerGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does confectionary mean?
- Relating to, or of the nature of confections or their production.
- Prepared as a confection.
- A candy, sweetmeat; a confection.
- Dated form of confectionery (“a confectioner's shop”).
Where does confectionary come from?
From Late Latin cōnfectiōnārius (“one who prepares things by means of ingredients”), from Latin cōnfectiō (“preparing, producing”).
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Questions about saying confectionary
How do you pronounce confectionary?
Say kun-FEK-shuh-ner-ee. The American pronunciation is /kənˈfɛkʃəˌnɛri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in confectionary?
Confectionary has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEK). Broken into parts: kun · FEK · shuh · ner · ee.
What words sound the same as confectionary?
Confectionary sounds the same as confectionery in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.