How to pronounce confinee
Say it like kon-fy-NEE. Confinee has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEE).
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- kon
- fy
- NEE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Confinee 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.
- fyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- NEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of confinee
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kon-fy-NEE.
What does confinee mean?
- a person confined; a person held in confinement.
Where does confinee come from?
From confine + -ee.
Words that rhyme with confinee
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of confinee.
Questions about saying confinee
How do you pronounce confinee?
Say kon-fy-NEE. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑnfaɪˈni/. In British English it is /ˌkɒnfaɪˈniː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in confinee?
Confinee has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEE). Broken into parts: kon · fy · NEE.
Is confinee 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 /ˌkɒnfaɪˈniː/ (kon-fy-NEE).