How to pronounce confidant
Say it like KAHN-fih-dahnt. Confidant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHN).
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- KAHN
- fih
- dahnt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Confidant pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- fihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- dahntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of confidant
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 3.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kon-fih-DANT.
What does confidant mean?
- A person in whom one can confide or share one's secrets: a friend.
Where does confidant come from?
Borrowed from French confident.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying confidant
How do you pronounce confidant?
Say KAHN-fih-dahnt. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑnfɪdɑnt/. In British English it is /ˌkɒnfɪˈdænt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in confidant?
Confidant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHN). Broken into parts: KAHN · fih · dahnt.
Is confidant pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 3. The British form is /ˌkɒnfɪˈdænt/ (kon-fih-DANT).