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confident
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈkɒnfɪdənt
Examples:
The people are confident and outgoing.
He tried to be an over confident bombast.
After that, the foreigner will be confident in the ability of company.
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Common mistakes of confident pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many speakers incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "con-FI-dent." The correct stress is on the first syllable: /ˈkɒn.fɪ.dənt/ (UK) and /ˈkɑn.fɪ.dənt/ (US). Tip: Practice saying "CON-fident" to reinforce the correct stress.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some may pronounce "confident" with a flat "i" sound, like /ˈkɒn.fɪ.dənt/. The correct pronunciation uses a clearer "i" as in "bit." Tip: Focus on the "i" sound by comparing it to words like "sit" or "hit."
- Final "t" pronunciation: A common mistake is to soften or drop the final "t," saying "confiden." The correct pronunciation clearly articulates the "t" sound: /ˈkɒn.fɪ.dənt/ (UK) and /ˈkɑn.fɪ.dənt/ (US). Tip: Emphasize the "t" at the end by practicing with similar words like "parent" or "student."
- Syllable count: Some learners mistakenly pronounce "confident" with only two syllables, as "con-fid." The word actually has three syllables: /ˈkɒn.fɪ.dənt/ (UK) and /ˈkɑn.fɪ.dənt/ (US). Tip: Break it down into three parts: "CON-fi-dent."
- Linking sounds: When speaking quickly, some may link "confident" too closely with the following word, making it sound jumbled. It's important to maintain clarity. Tip: Practice pausing slightly between "confident" and the next word for clearer speech.