How to pronounce "comfortable"

comfortable

Adjective
American
ˈkʌmfərtəbəl

Syllable Breakdown

com fort a ble

How natives say comfortable

British
ˈkʌmftəbl

Syllable Breakdown

comf ta ble

How natives say comfortable

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Say 'cum' with a short 'u' sound.

  • Say 'fert' with a soft 't'.

  • Say 'uh bul' quickly, combining them as one sound.

Common Mistakes

  • com-fort-ta-ble

  • com-fort-a-blem

  • com-for-ta-ble

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Say 'cumf' smoothly, combining the end of 'com-' with '-f'.

  • Say 'tuh' lightly, almost like 'tuh' and 'uh' together.

  • Finish with 'bl', pronounced softly.

common mistakes

  • com-fort-a-ble

  • com-for-ta-ble

  • com-fert-a-ble

FAQ

Why is there no 'fort' sound?

The 'for' part is pronounced like 'fur' or 'fer' in American and lightly in British.

Is the last syllable stressed?

No, the main stress is on the first syllable 'com'.

Is 'com' pronounced like 'come'?

Yes, 'com' is pronounced like 'come' with a short 'u' sound.

Definition

comfortable

Feeling relaxed and at ease.

Word Family

comfort

ˈkʌmfərt

noun

A state of physical ease.

Example: She found comfort in reading.

comforter

ˈkʌmfərtər

noun

A type of bed cover.

Example: She bought a new comforter.

comforting

ˈkʌmfərtɪŋ

adjective

Serving to improve mood.

Example: His words were comforting.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Comfort' has one less syllable than 'comfortable'.

Stress is different between 'comforter' and 'comfortable'.

'Comforting' focuses on the 'inj' sound rather than 'able'.

Pro Tips

Relaxing Vowels

Be sure to keep the vowel sounds short and relaxed, especially in 'com' and 'fert'.

Linked Syllables

The end of one syllable often links smoothly to the next, helping with flow.

Nearby Words

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/əˈpɑrt.mənt/

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/ˈæplɪkəbl̩/

arise

/əˈraɪz/

avenue

/ˈæv.ə.nuː/

backstage

/bækˈsteɪdʒ/

bench

/bɛntʃ/

beside

/bɪˈsaɪd/