How to pronounce confectioners
Say it like kun-FEK-shuh-nerz. Confectioners has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEK).
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- kun
- FEK
- shuh
- nerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Confectioners 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.
- nerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of confectioners
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kun-FEK-shuh-nuz.
What does confectioners mean?
- plural of confectioner How to pronounce confectioner
Questions about saying confectioners
How do you pronounce confectioners?
Say kun-FEK-shuh-nerz. The American pronunciation is /kənˈfɛkʃənɚz/. In British English it is /kənˈfɛkʃənəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in confectioners?
Confectioners has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEK). Broken into parts: kun · FEK · shuh · nerz.
Is confectioners 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 /kənˈfɛkʃənəz/ (kun-FEK-shuh-nuz).