How to Pronounce Confide

To pronounce "confide", say CONF-id-e — 3 syllables, IPA /kənˈfaɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/kənˈfaɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “confide”

"confide" has 3 syllables: conf-id-e. It rhymes with abide and stride, if that helps it stick.

What does confide mean?

verb

  1. To trust, have faith (in).
  2. To entrust (something) to the responsibility of someone.

    “I confide this mission to you alone.”

Words that rhyme with confide

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

abidestridesnidechidederideprovideglidepreoccupiedgratifieddignifiedmortifiedidentified

Related words

entrusttrustcommitintrustrelyassignshareoutsource

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "confide"?▾

"Confide" has 3 syllables: conf · id · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "confide"?▾

The IPA transcription of "confide" is /kənˈfaɪd/.

What does "confide" mean?▾

Confide: To trust, have faith (in).

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