How to pronounce confetti
Say it like kun-FET-ee. Confetti has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FET).
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- kun
- FET
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Confetti 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.
- FETSay 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.
American vs British pronunciation of confetti
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kun-FET-ee.
What does confetti mean?
- Small pieces or strips (streamers) of colored paper or other material (metal, plaster, etc.) generally thrown about at festive occasions, especially at weddings and in victory celebrations.
- Edible Italian sugarcoated almonds, especially those which are used as part of a traditional Italian wedding.
- To scatter with confetti.
Where does confetti come from?
Borrowed (possibly via French) from Italian confetti (literally “confections”), used to describe sugar-coated almonds, and by extension things imitating them (like pellets of plaster), which were thrown in Italy during festivities like Carnival and weddings.
Words that rhyme with confetti
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of confetti.
Questions about saying confetti
How do you pronounce confetti?
Say kun-FET-ee. The American pronunciation is /kənˈfɛti/. In British English it is /kənˈfɛti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in confetti?
Confetti has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FET). Broken into parts: kun · FET · ee.
Is confetti pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /kənˈfɛti/ (kun-FET-ee).