Start with the sound 'k' like in 'cat'.
Next, say 'uhn' as in 'fun' without emphasizing it.
Then, stress the second part 'frʌnt' like in 'front'.
kon-frunt (wrong stress)
kun-frant (wrong vowel)
kan-front (wrong vowel)
Start with the sound 'k' as in 'cat'.
Say 'uhn' with a light touch on the vowel.
Emphasize 'frʌnt' similar to the word 'front'.
kon-frunt (wrong stress)
kun-frant (wrong vowel)
kan-front (wrong vowel)
Stress patterns in English often emphasize the important part of the word.
Relax your mouth and say 'kə' softly, not 'ka'.
Focus on the leading 'k' sound and ensure it's there.
To face or deal with a difficult situation or person directly.
/ˌkɒnfrʌnˈteɪʃən/
A situation of face-to-face conflict
/kənˈfrʌntɪŋ/
Dealing with a situation
/kənˈfrʌntɪd/
Faced with a problem or person
Confrontation has an extra syllable 'ˈteɪʃən' and different stress points.
Confronting ends with 'tɪŋ', not just 't'.
Confronted ends with 'ɪd', which is an additional sound.
Emphasize the second syllable 'front' for clarity.
Begin the word softly to ensure correct vowel sound 'ə'.