How to pronounce confidante
Say it like KON-fuh-dant. Confidante has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON).
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US American/ˈkɑnfəˌdænt/KON-fuh-dant
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- KON
- fuh
- dant
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Confidante pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- dantGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
What does confidante mean?
noun
- A female confidant.“Go to the docks tonight. There a blonde confidante will be waiting for you.”
- A type of settee having a seat at each end at right angles to the main seats.
Where does confidante come from?
From French confidente.
Questions about saying confidante
How do you pronounce confidante?
Say KON-fuh-dant. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑnfəˌdænt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in confidante?
Confidante has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON). Broken into parts: KON · fuh · dant.