How to pronounce confirmed
Say it like kun-FURMD. Confirmed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FURMD).
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- kun
- FURMD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Confirmed 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.
- FURMDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of confirmed
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kun-FURMD.
What does confirmed mean?
- of persons; not subject to change“a confirmed bachelor”“a confirmed invalid”
- having been established or made firm or received the rite of confirmation“confirmed reservations”“received confirmed reports of casualties”
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Questions about saying confirmed
How do you pronounce confirmed?
Say kun-FURMD. The American pronunciation is /kənˈfɝmd/. In British English it is /kənˈfɜːmd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in confirmed?
Confirmed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FURMD). Broken into parts: kun · FURMD.
Is confirmed 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 /kənˈfɜːmd/ (kun-FURMD).