How to pronounce reconfirmable
Say it like ree-kun-FUR-muh-bul. Reconfirmable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FUR).
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- ree
- kun
- FUR
- muh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reconfirmable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of reconfirmable
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ree-kun-FUR-muh-bul.
What does reconfirmable mean?
- That can be reconfirmed; that is able to be firmly established.
Where does reconfirmable come from?
From reconfirm + -able.
Questions about saying reconfirmable
How do you pronounce reconfirmable?
Say ree-kun-FUR-muh-bul. The American pronunciation is /rikənˈfɝməbəl/. In British English it is /rikənˈfɜːməbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reconfirmable?
Reconfirmable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FUR). Broken into parts: ree · kun · FUR · muh · bul.
Is reconfirmable pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /rikənˈfɜːməbəl/ (ree-kun-FUR-muh-bul).