How to pronounce confession
Say it like kun-FESH-un. Confession has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FESH).
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- kun
- FESH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Confession 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.
- FESHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of confession
American and British speakers say confession in essentially the same way: /kənˈfɛʃən/ in the US and /kənˈfɛʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-FESH-un.
What does confession mean?
- an admission of misdeeds or faults
- a written document acknowledging an offense and signed by the guilty party
- (Roman Catholic Church) the act of a penitent disclosing his sinfulness before a priest in the sacrament of penance in the hope of absolution
Words that rhyme with confession
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of confession.
Questions about saying confession
How do you pronounce confession?
Say kun-FESH-un. The American pronunciation is /kənˈfɛʃən/. In British English it is /kənˈfɛʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in confession?
Confession has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FESH). Broken into parts: kun · FESH · un.
Do Americans and Brits say confession the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈfɛʃən/ and the British form is /kənˈfɛʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.