How to pronounce confections
Say it like kun-FEK-shunz. Confections has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEK).
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- kun
- FEK
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Confections 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.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of confections
American and British speakers say confections in essentially the same way: /kənˈfɛkʃənz/ in the US and /kənˈfɛkʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-FEK-shunz.
What does confections mean?
- plural of confection How to pronounce confection
Words that rhyme with confections
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of confections.
Questions about saying confections
How do you pronounce confections?
Say kun-FEK-shunz. The American pronunciation is /kənˈfɛkʃənz/. In British English it is /kənˈfɛkʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in confections?
Confections has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEK). Broken into parts: kun · FEK · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say confections the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈfɛkʃənz/ and the British form is /kənˈfɛkʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.