To pronounce "confectionery", say CONF-ect-ion-ery — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
confectionery
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CONF-ect-ion-ery
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"confectionery" has 4 syllables: conf-ect-ion-ery. It rhymes with extraordinary and contemporary, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: confectionary — easy to mix up when writing.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Confectionery" has 4 syllables: conf · ect · ion · ery.
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