How to pronounce confidently
Say it like KON-fuh-dunt-lee. Confidently has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON).
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- KON
- fuh
- dunt
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Confidently 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.
- duntKeep 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 confidently
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KON-fih-dunt-lee.
What does confidently mean?
- In a confident manner; with confidence; with strong assurance; positively.“Alice confidently stepped up on the platform to give her maiden speech as CEO.”
Where does confidently come from?
From confident + -ly.
Questions about saying confidently
How do you pronounce confidently?
Say KON-fuh-dunt-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑnfədəntli/. In British English it is /ˈkɒnfɪdəntli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in confidently?
Confidently has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON). Broken into parts: KON · fuh · dunt · lee.
Is confidently 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 /ˈkɒnfɪdəntli/ (KON-fih-dunt-lee).