How to pronounce confessio
Say it like kun-FES-ee-oh. Confessio has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FES).
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- kun
- FES
- ee
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Confessio 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of confessio
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kun-FES-ee-oh.
What does confessio mean?
- A confession; a defense of one's faith, or a confession of guilt.
Where does confessio come from?
From Latin cōnfessiō.
Questions about saying confessio
How do you pronounce confessio?
Say kun-FES-ee-oh. The American pronunciation is /kənˈfɛsioʊ/. In British English it is /kənˈfɛsiəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in confessio?
Confessio has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FES). Broken into parts: kun · FES · ee · oh.
Is confessio pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /kənˈfɛsiəʊ/ (kun-FES-ee-oh).