How to Pronounce Confirmed

To pronounce "confirmed", say CONF-irm-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /kənˈfɜːmd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/kənˈfɜːmd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “confirmed”

"confirmed" has 3 syllables: conf-irm-ed. It rhymes with affirmed and squirmed, if that helps it stick.

What does confirmed mean?

verb

  1. To strengthen; to make firm or resolute.
  2. To administer the sacrament of confirmation on (someone).

adjective

  1. Having a settled habit; inveterate or habitual

    “a confirmed liar”

  2. Verified or ratified

    “a confirmed treaty”

Synonyms

sicker

Antonyms

contradictdenydisconfirmdisputeinfirmquestionunconfirmed

Words that rhyme with confirmed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

affirmedsquirmedtermedreaffirmedunconfirmedreconfirmedwormedfirmedinfirmed

Related words

habitualinveteratechronicofficialunchangeableaddicteddefiniteestablished

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "confirmed"?▾

"Confirmed" has 3 syllables: conf · irm · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "confirmed"?▾

The IPA transcription of "confirmed" is /kənˈfɜːmd/.

What does "confirmed" mean?▾

Confirmed: To strengthen; to make firm or resolute.

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