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confirm
Phonetic Transcription:
kənˈfɜːm
Examples:
The report of the Chinese pilgrims confirm this fact.
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Common mistakes of confirm pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners stress the second syllable, saying "con-FIRM" instead of "CON-firm" (/kənˈfɜrm/ in US, /kənˈfɜːm/ in UK). Tip: Focus on emphasizing the first syllable.
- Overpronouncing "n": Some people pronounce "confirm" with an exaggerated "n" sound, making it sound like "con-n-firm." This is incorrect. Tip: Keep the "n" soft and blend it smoothly into the next sound.
- Vowel sound confusion: Learners may confuse the vowel sound in "firm," pronouncing it as "ferm." The correct pronunciation is /fɜrm/ in US and /fɜːm/ in UK. Tip: Practice the "ir" sound like in "bird" to improve accuracy.
- Dropping the final "m": Occasionally, people pronounce "confirm" as "confi" or "confir," omitting the final "m." This alters the word's meaning. Tip: Always ensure to pronounce the "m" clearly at the end.
- Incorrect vowel length: Some learners pronounce "firm" with a short vowel sound, saying "firm" like "fim." The correct pronunciation has a longer vowel sound. Tip: Listen to native speakers to grasp the correct vowel length.