How to Pronounce Confides

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

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/kənˈfaɪdz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “confides”

"confides" has 3 syllables: conf-id-es. It rhymes with besides and strides, if that helps it stick.

What does confides 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 confides

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

besidesstrideschidestidessidesguidesglidesprovidesabidesgenocidesresidessubsides

Related words

entrusttrustcommitintrustconfidencesconfidinglyconfidersconfesses

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "confides"?▾

"Confides" has 3 syllables: conf · id · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "confides"?▾

The IPA transcription of "confides" is /kənˈfaɪdz/.

What does "confides" mean?▾

Confides: To trust, have faith (in).

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