How to pronounce confit
Say it like kon-FEE. Confit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEE).
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- kon
- FEE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Confit pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- konKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- FEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of confit
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kon-FEE.
What does confit mean?
- Any of various kinds of food that have been immersed in a substance for both flavor and preservation.
- To prepare (food) in this manner.
Where does confit come from?
Unadapted borrowing from French confit, past participle of confire (“to preserve”), from Latin cōnficiō (perfect passive participle cōnfectus).
Words that rhyme with confit
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Questions about saying confit
How do you pronounce confit?
Say kon-FEE. The American pronunciation is /kɑnˈfi/. In British English it is /kɒnˈfiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in confit?
Confit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEE). Broken into parts: kon · FEE.
Is confit 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 /kɒnˈfiː/ (kon-FEE).