How to pronounce reconfirmation
Say it like ree-kon-fer-MAY-shun. Reconfirmation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MAY).
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- ree
- kon
- fer
- MAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reconfirmation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- konGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ferKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- MAYSay 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 reconfirmation
- 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: ree-kon-fuh-MAY-shun.
What does reconfirmation mean?
- The act of reconfirming; a second or subsequent confirmation.
Where does reconfirmation come from?
From re- + confirmation.
Words that rhyme with reconfirmation
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Questions about saying reconfirmation
How do you pronounce reconfirmation?
Say ree-kon-fer-MAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌriˌkɑnfɚˈmeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌriːˌkɒnfəˈmeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reconfirmation?
Reconfirmation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MAY). Broken into parts: ree · kon · fer · MAY · shun.
Is reconfirmation 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 /ˌriːˌkɒnfəˈmeɪʃən/ (ree-kon-fuh-MAY-shun).