How to pronounce confessarius
Say it like kon-fes-ER-ee-us. Confessarius has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ER).
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- kon
- fes
- ER
- ee
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Confessarius pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- konGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- fesGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of confessarius
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kon-fes-AIR-ee-us.
What does confessarius mean?
- A person appointed to hear confessions.
Words that rhyme with confessarius
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Questions about saying confessarius
How do you pronounce confessarius?
Say kon-fes-ER-ee-us. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑnˌfɛˈsɛriəs/. In British English it is /ˌkɒnˌfɛˈsɛəriəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in confessarius?
Confessarius has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ER). Broken into parts: kon · fes · ER · ee · us.
Is confessarius pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌkɒnˌfɛˈsɛəriəs/ (kon-fes-AIR-ee-us).