How to pronounce confines
Say it like KON-fynz. Confines has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON).
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- KON
- fynz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Confines 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.
- fynzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of confines
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KON-fynz.
Other ways to say confines
Confines also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- kun-FYNZ /kənˈfaɪnz/
What does confines mean?
- The borders or limits of an area.
- The elements that restrain someone.
- The scope or range of a subject.
- third-person singular simple present indicative of confine How to pronounce confine
Questions about saying confines
How do you pronounce confines?
Say KON-fynz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑnˌfaɪnz/. In British English it is /ˈkɒnfaɪnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in confines?
Confines has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON). Broken into parts: KON · fynz.
Is confines 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 /ˈkɒnfaɪnz/ (KON-fynz).