How to pronounce confessing
Say it like kun-FES-ing. Confessing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FES).
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- kun
- FES
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Confessing 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of confessing
American and British speakers say confessing in essentially the same way: /kənˈfɛsɪŋ/ in the US and /kənˈfɛsɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-FES-ing.
What does confessing mean?
- present participle and gerund of confess How to pronounce confess
- The act of making a confession.
Words that rhyme with confessing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of confessing.
Questions about saying confessing
How do you pronounce confessing?
Say kun-FES-ing. The American pronunciation is /kənˈfɛsɪŋ/. In British English it is /kənˈfɛsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in confessing?
Confessing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FES). Broken into parts: kun · FES · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say confessing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈfɛsɪŋ/ and the British form is /kənˈfɛsɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.