How to Pronounce Confront

To pronounce "confront", say CONFR-ont — 2 syllables, IPA /kɒnˈfɹɒnt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/kɒnˈfɹɒnt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “confront”

"confront" has 2 syllables: confr-ont. It rhymes with affront and blunt, if that helps it stick.

What does confront mean?

verb

  1. To stand or meet facing, especially in competition, hostility or defiance; to come face to face with

    “We should confront him about the missing money.”

  2. To deal with.

Synonyms

challengeoppose

Words that rhyme with confront

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

affrontbluntcuntfrontgruntshuntpunthuntwaterfrontforefrontoceanfrontstunt

Related words

presentfaceconfrontationchallengeencountercombatingcontendattack

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "confront"?▾

"Confront" has 2 syllables: confr · ont.

What is the IPA transcription of "confront"?▾

The IPA transcription of "confront" is /kɒnˈfɹɒnt/.

What does "confront" mean?▾

Confront: To stand or meet facing, especially in competition, hostility or defiance; to come face to face with

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