How to pronounce confessions
Say it like kun-FESH-unz. Confessions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FESH).
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- kun
- FESH
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Confessions 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.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of confessions
American and British speakers say confessions in essentially the same way: /kənˈfɛʃənz/ in the US and /kənˈfɛʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-FESH-unz.
What does confessions mean?
- plural of confession How to pronounce confession
Questions about saying confessions
How do you pronounce confessions?
Say kun-FESH-unz. The American pronunciation is /kənˈfɛʃənz/. In British English it is /kənˈfɛʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in confessions?
Confessions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FESH). Broken into parts: kun · FESH · unz.
Do Americans and Brits say confessions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈfɛʃənz/ and the British form is /kənˈfɛʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.