How to pronounce confess
Say it like kun-FES. Confess has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FES).
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- kun
- FES
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Confess 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.
- FESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of confess
American and British speakers say confess in essentially the same way: /kənˈfɛs/ in the US and /kənˈfɛs/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-FES.
What does confess mean?
- confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
- admit (to a wrongdoing)“She confessed that she had taken the money”
- confess to God in the presence of a priest, as in the Catholic faith
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with confess
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of confess.
Questions about saying confess
How do you pronounce confess?
Say kun-FES. The American pronunciation is /kənˈfɛs/. In British English it is /kənˈfɛs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in confess?
Confess has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FES). Broken into parts: kun · FES.
Do Americans and Brits say confess the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈfɛs/ and the British form is /kənˈfɛs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.