How to pronounce confiscation
Say it like kahn-fuh-SKAY-shun. Confiscation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SKAY).
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- kahn
- fuh
- SKAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Confiscation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kahnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SKAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of confiscation
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kon-fuh-SKAY-shun.
What does confiscation mean?
- The act or process of confiscating.
Where does confiscation come from?
From Latin cōnfiscātiō.
Words that rhyme with confiscation
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Questions about saying confiscation
How do you pronounce confiscation?
Say kahn-fuh-SKAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑnfəˈskeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌkɒnfəˈskeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in confiscation?
Confiscation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SKAY). Broken into parts: kahn · fuh · SKAY · shun.
Is confiscation pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌkɒnfəˈskeɪʃən/ (kon-fuh-SKAY-shun).