How to pronounce confiture
Say it like KON-fih-cher. Confiture has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON).
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- KON
- fih
- cher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Confiture pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- fihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- cherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of confiture
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KON-fih-tyoo-uh.
What does confiture mean?
- a preserve or jelly/jam of candied fruit
Where does confiture come from?
Borrowed from French confiture.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying confiture
How do you pronounce confiture?
Say KON-fih-cher. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑnfɪtʃɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkɒnfɪtjuə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in confiture?
Confiture has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON). Broken into parts: KON · fih · cher.
Is confiture pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /ˈkɒnfɪtjuə/ (KON-fih-tyoo-uh).