How to Pronounce Confirmatory

To pronounce "confirmatory", say CONF-irm-at-ory — 4 syllables, IPA /kənˈfɜːmət(ə)ɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

12

Letters

/kənˈfɜːmət(ə)ɹi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “confirmatory”

"confirmatory" has 4 syllables: conf-irm-at-ory. It rhymes with repository and hoary, if that helps it stick.

What does confirmatory mean?

adjective

  1. Serving to confirm something.

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Words that rhyme with confirmatory

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repositoryhoaryquarryallegorydesultorytransitoryambulatoryglorydilatoryaleatoryterritoryobligatory

Related words

validatoryconfirmativeconfirmingcorroborativecorroboratoryverificatorysubstantiativesupportive

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "confirmatory"?▾

"Confirmatory" has 4 syllables: conf · irm · at · ory.

What is the IPA transcription of "confirmatory"?▾

The IPA transcription of "confirmatory" is /kənˈfɜːmət(ə)ɹi/.

What does "confirmatory" mean?▾

Confirmatory: Serving to confirm something.

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