How to Pronounce Confederacy

To pronounce "confederacy", say CONF-ed-er-acy — 4 syllables, IPA /kənˈfɛdəɹəsi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

confederacy

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/kənˈfɛdəɹəsi/

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💡 Tip for remembering “confederacy”

"confederacy" has 4 syllables: conf-ed-er-acy. It rhymes with federacy, if that helps it stick.

What does confederacy mean?

noun

  1. An alliance.
  2. A state where the sovereign constituent units delegate their authority to the centre. As opposed to a federation, where the central and regional governments are each equal and sovereign in their own sphere.

Words that rhyme with confederacy

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

federacy

Related words

dixieconfederationfederationdixielandconspiracysouthconfederatefederal

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "confederacy"?▾

"Confederacy" has 4 syllables: conf · ed · er · acy.

What is the IPA transcription of "confederacy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "confederacy" is /kənˈfɛdəɹəsi/.

What does "confederacy" mean?▾

Confederacy: An alliance.

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