How to Pronounce Confessor

To pronounce "confessor", say CONF-ess-or — 3 syllables, IPA /kənˈfɛsə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/kənˈfɛsə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “confessor”

"confessor" has 3 syllables: conf-ess-or. It rhymes with confesser, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: confesser — easy to mix up when writing.

What does confessor mean?

noun

  1. One who confesses faith in Christianity in the face of persecution, but who is not martyred.
  2. One who confesses to having done something wrong.

Words that rhyme with confessor

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confesser

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "confessor"?▾

"Confessor" has 3 syllables: conf · ess · or.

What is the IPA transcription of "confessor"?▾

The IPA transcription of "confessor" is /kənˈfɛsə/.

What does "confessor" mean?▾

Confessor: One who confesses faith in Christianity in the face of persecution, but who is not martyred.

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