English pronunciation · Words Starting with C
Confirm Pronunciation
Confirm is pronounced kuhn-FURM, IPA /kənˈfɝm/.
kuhn-FURM
US /kənˈfɝm/ · UK /kənˈfɜːm/
Syllables: kuhn · FURM (2 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
verb: To state or show that something is definitely true or definitely going ahead.
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Confirm in a Sentence
- Please confirm your attendance by Friday.
- The lab results confirm the first diagnosis.
- He rang to confirm the address.
Common Mispronunciations of Confirm
Not KON-furm
The opening syllable is a weak kuhn and the beat lands on FURM. Leaning on the front is a habit from the noun confirmation, where the stress does move.
Not kuhn-FEERM
The stressed vowel is the ur of bird, not the ee of beer.
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