How to pronounce confocal
Say it like kun-FOH-kul. Confocal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOH).
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- kun
- FOH
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Confocal 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.
- FOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of confocal
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kun-FOH-kul.
What does confocal mean?
- Having the same foci.
- Any of a pair of confocal mirrors or lenses
Where does confocal come from?
From con- + focal.
Words that rhyme with confocal
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Questions about saying confocal
How do you pronounce confocal?
Say kun-FOH-kul. The American pronunciation is /kənˈfoʊkəl/. In British English it is /kənˈfəʊkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in confocal?
Confocal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOH). Broken into parts: kun · FOH · kul.
Is confocal pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /kənˈfəʊkəl/ (kun-FOH-kul).