How to pronounce confirmatory
Say it like kun-FUR-muh-toh-ree. Confirmatory has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FUR).
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- kun
- FUR
- muh
- toh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Confirmatory 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.
- FURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of confirmatory
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kun-FUR-muh-tuh-ree.
What does confirmatory mean?
- Serving to confirm something.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying confirmatory
How do you pronounce confirmatory?
Say kun-FUR-muh-toh-ree. The American pronunciation is /kənˈfɝməˌtoʊri/. In British English it is /kənˈfɜːmətəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in confirmatory?
Confirmatory has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FUR). Broken into parts: kun · FUR · muh · toh · ree.
Is confirmatory pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /kənˈfɜːmətəri/ (kun-FUR-muh-tuh-ree).