How to Pronounce Comfortable

To pronounce "comfortable", say COMF-ort-abl-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈkəmfɝtəbəɫ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˈkəmfɝtəbəɫ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/kˈʌmftəbəl/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “comfortable”

Break "comfortable" into 4 beats and lean on "COMF" — that's the stressed one. It rhymes with uncomfortable, if that helps it stick.

What does comfortable mean?

noun

  1. A stuffed or quilted coverlet for a bed; a comforter.

adjective

  1. Providing physical comfort and ease; agreeable.

    “This is the most comfortable bed I've ever slept in.”

  2. In a state of comfort and content.

    “What a great guestroom! I'll be quite comfortable here.”

Synonyms

comfortingcomfycozycushyeathfulrestfulsnugsafe

Antonyms

comfortlessuncomfortable

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Words that rhyme with comfortable

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

uncomfortable

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "comfortable"?▾

"Comfortable" has 4 syllables: comf · ort · abl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "comfortable"?▾

The IPA transcription of "comfortable" is /ˈkəmfɝtəbəɫ/.

What does "comfortable" mean?▾

Comfortable: A stuffed or quilted coverlet for a bed; a comforter.

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