How to Pronounce Confining

To pronounce "confining", say CONF-in-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

CONF-in-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “confining”

"confining" has 3 syllables: conf-in-ing. It rhymes with shining and streamlining, if that helps it stick.

What does confining mean?

verb

  1. To restrict; to keep within bounds; to shut or keep in a limited space or area.
  2. To have a common boundary; to border; to lie contiguous; to touch; followed by on or with.

adjective

  1. Limiting; restrictive

Words that rhyme with confining

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shiningstreamliningrecliningpiningdecliningdefiningcombiningunderminingdesigningrefiningwhiningunderlining

Related words

restrictingrestrictivelimitingconstrainingconstrictivecloselimitcontainment

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "confining"?▾

"Confining" has 3 syllables: conf · in · ing.

What does "confining" mean?▾

Confining: To restrict; to keep within bounds; to shut or keep in a limited space or area.

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