How to Pronounce Confect

To pronounce "confect", say CONF-ect — 2 syllables, IPA /kənˈfɛkt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/kənˈfɛkt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “confect”

"confect" has 2 syllables: conf-ect. It rhymes with aspect and subject, if that helps it stick.

What does confect mean?

noun

  1. A rich, sweet, food item made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts; a confection, comfit.

verb

  1. To make up, prepare, or compound; to produce by combining ingredients or materials; to concoct.

    “The woman confected a home remedy for the traveler's illness.”

  2. To make into a confection; to prepare as a candy, sweetmeat, preserve, or the like.

Words that rhyme with confect

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

aspectsubjectprojectdirecteffectneglectaffectrejectdefectrespectdeflectreflect

Related words

confectioncomfitconcoctcompoundconjectcomposecompcompone

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "confect"?▾

"Confect" has 2 syllables: conf · ect.

What is the IPA transcription of "confect"?▾

The IPA transcription of "confect" is /kənˈfɛkt/.

What does "confect" mean?▾

Confect: A rich, sweet, food item made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts; a confection, comfit.

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