How to pronounce confining
Say it like kun-FY-ning. Confining has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FY).
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- kun
- FY
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Confining 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.
- FYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of confining
American and British speakers say confining in essentially the same way: /kənˈfaɪnɪŋ/ in the US and /kənˈfaɪnɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-FY-ning.
What does confining mean?
- Limiting; restrictive.
- present participle and gerund of confine How to pronounce confine
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Words that rhyme with confining
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Questions about saying confining
How do you pronounce confining?
Say kun-FY-ning. The American pronunciation is /kənˈfaɪnɪŋ/. In British English it is /kənˈfaɪnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in confining?
Confining has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FY). Broken into parts: kun · FY · ning.
Do Americans and Brits say confining the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈfaɪnɪŋ/ and the British form is /kənˈfaɪnɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.