How to pronounce confessed
Say it like kun-FEST. Confessed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEST).
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- kun
- FEST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Confessed 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.
- FESTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of confessed
American and British speakers say confessed in essentially the same way: /kənˈfɛst/ in the US and /kənˈfɛst/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-FEST.
What does confessed mean?
- simple past and past participle of confess How to pronounce confess
- Which one admits or avows.
Words that rhyme with confessed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of confessed.
Questions about saying confessed
How do you pronounce confessed?
Say kun-FEST. The American pronunciation is /kənˈfɛst/. In British English it is /kənˈfɛst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in confessed?
Confessed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEST). Broken into parts: kun · FEST.
Do Americans and Brits say confessed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈfɛst/ and the British form is /kənˈfɛst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.