How to pronounce confined
Say it like kun-FYND. Confined has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FYND).
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- kun
- FYND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Confined 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.
- FYNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of confined
American and British speakers say confined in essentially the same way: /kənˈfaɪnd/ in the US and /kənˈfaɪnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-FYND.
What does confined mean?
- not invading healthy tissue
- not free to move about
- being in captivity
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with confined
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Questions about saying confined
How do you pronounce confined?
Say kun-FYND. The American pronunciation is /kənˈfaɪnd/. In British English it is /kənˈfaɪnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in confined?
Confined has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FYND). Broken into parts: kun · FYND.
Do Americans and Brits say confined the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈfaɪnd/ and the British form is /kənˈfaɪnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.