How to pronounce confessedly
Say it like kun-FES-id-lee. Confessedly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FES).
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- kun
- FES
- id
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Confessedly 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.
- idKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of confessedly
American and British speakers say confessedly in essentially the same way: /kənˈfɛsɪdli/ in the US and /kənˈfɛsɪdli/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-FES-id-lee.
What does confessedly mean?
- Admittedly; by one's own confession.
Where does confessedly come from?
From confessed + -ly.
Questions about saying confessedly
How do you pronounce confessedly?
Say kun-FES-id-lee. The American pronunciation is /kənˈfɛsɪdli/. In British English it is /kənˈfɛsɪdli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in confessedly?
Confessedly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FES). Broken into parts: kun · FES · id · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say confessedly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈfɛsɪdli/ and the British form is /kənˈfɛsɪdli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.