How to pronounce confidentially
Say it like kon-fuh-DEN-shuh-lee. Confidentially has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DEN).
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- kon
- fuh
- DEN
- shuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Confidentially pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- konGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of confidentially
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kon-fuh-DEN-shuh-lee.
What does confidentially mean?
- In a confidential manner.
- Spoken of in a private manner.
Where does confidentially come from?
From confidential + -ly.
Words that rhyme with confidentially
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Questions about saying confidentially
How do you pronounce confidentially?
Say kon-fuh-DEN-shuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑnfəˈdɛnʃəli/. In British English it is /ˌkɒnfəˈdɛnʃəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in confidentially?
Confidentially has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DEN). Broken into parts: kon · fuh · DEN · shuh · lee.
Is confidentially pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌkɒnfəˈdɛnʃəli/ (kon-fuh-DEN-shuh-lee).