How to pronounce confutation
Say it like kahn-fyoo-TAY-shun. Confutation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY).
- kahn
- fyoo
- TAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Confutation 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.
- fyooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- TAYSay 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 confutation
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kon-fyoo-TAY-shun.
What does confutation mean?
- The act or process of confuting; refutation.
- Something that confutes.
Where does confutation come from?
Borrowed from Latin cōnfūtātiō (“refutation”, feminine noun).
Words that rhyme with confutation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of confutation.
Questions about saying confutation
How do you pronounce confutation?
Say kahn-fyoo-TAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑnfjuˈteɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌkɒnfjuːˈteɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in confutation?
Confutation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY). Broken into parts: kahn · fyoo · TAY · shun.
Is confutation 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 /ˌkɒnfjuːˈteɪʃən/ (kon-fyoo-TAY-shun).