How to Pronounce Confident

To pronounce "confident", say CONF-id-ent — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈkɒn.fɪ.dənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈkɒn.fɪ.dənt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “confident”

"confident" has 3 syllables: conf-id-ent. It rhymes with overconfident and self-confident, if that helps it stick.

What does confident mean?

noun

A person in whom one can confide or share one's secrets: a friend.

adjective

Very sure of something; positive.
“I'm pretty confident that she's not lying, she's acting normally.”
Self-assured, self-reliant, sure of oneself.

Synonyms

self-assured

Antonyms

insecure self-destructive

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Words that rhyme with confident

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

overconfident self-confident

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "confident"?▾

"Confident" has 3 syllables: conf · id · ent.

What is the IPA transcription of "confident"?▾

The IPA transcription of "confident" is /ˈkɒn.fɪ.dənt/.

What does "confident" mean?▾

Confident: A person in whom one can confide or share one's secrets: a friend.

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