How to Pronounce Confidence

To pronounce "confidence", say CONF-id-enc-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈkɒnfɪdəns/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈkɒnfɪdəns/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “confidence”

"confidence" has 4 syllables: conf-id-enc-e. It rhymes with overconfidence and self-confidence, if that helps it stick.

What does confidence mean?

noun

  1. Self-assurance.
  2. A feeling of certainty; firm trust or belief; faith.

Antonyms

timidity

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Words that rhyme with confidence

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overconfidenceself-confidence

Related words

self-confidenceself-assurancesurenesstrustassuranceauthorityself-confidentconfident

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "confidence"?▾

"Confidence" has 4 syllables: conf · id · enc · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "confidence"?▾

The IPA transcription of "confidence" is /ˈkɒnfɪdəns/.

What does "confidence" mean?▾

Confidence: Self-assurance.

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