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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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