How to pronounce confectioner
Say it like kun-FEK-shuh-ner. Confectioner has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEK).
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- kun
- FEK
- shuh
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Confectioner 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.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of confectioner
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kun-FEK-shuh-nuh.
What does confectioner mean?
- A manufacturer of or dealer in confections (sweets, candies, sweet pastries, and other sweet food items).
Where does confectioner come from?
From confection (verb) + -er.
Questions about saying confectioner
How do you pronounce confectioner?
Say kun-FEK-shuh-ner. The American pronunciation is /kənˈfɛkʃənɚ/. In British English it is /kənˈfɛkʃənə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in confectioner?
Confectioner has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEK). Broken into parts: kun · FEK · shuh · ner.
Is confectioner 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 /kənˈfɛkʃənə/ (kun-FEK-shuh-nuh).