How to pronounce confirms
Say it like kun-FURMZ. Confirms has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FURMZ).
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US American/kənˈfɝmz/kun-FURMZ
UK British/kənˈfɜːmz/kun-FURMZ
- kun
- FURMZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Confirms 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.
- FURMZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of confirms
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kun-FURMZ.
What does confirms mean?
verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of confirm How to pronounce confirm
Questions about saying confirms
How do you pronounce confirms?
Say kun-FURMZ. The American pronunciation is /kənˈfɝmz/. In British English it is /kənˈfɜːmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in confirms?
Confirms has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FURMZ). Broken into parts: kun · FURMZ.
Is confirms 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 /kənˈfɜːmz/ (kun-FURMZ).