How to pronounce confirming
Say it like kun-FUR-ming. Confirming has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FUR).
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- kun
- FUR
- ming
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Confirming 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.
- mingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of confirming
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kun-FUR-ming.
What does confirming mean?
- indicating existence or presence of a suspected condition or pathogen“a positive pregnancy test”
- serving to support or corroborate“collateral evidence”
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Questions about saying confirming
How do you pronounce confirming?
Say kun-FUR-ming. The American pronunciation is /kənˈfɝmɪŋ/. In British English it is /kənˈfɜːmɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in confirming?
Confirming has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FUR). Broken into parts: kun · FUR · ming.
Is confirming 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 /kənˈfɜːmɪŋ/ (kun-FUR-ming).