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How to pronounce comfortable

comfortable
/ˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
4 syllables, stress on the first

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Comfortable, sound by sound

/k/as in catWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/ʌ/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/m/as in manLips closed, air through the nose.
/f/as in fiveUpper teeth on the lower lip, no voice.
/ər/as in birdLips relaxed, tongue in the middle of the mouth. Keep one steady sound.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/b/as in bedA voiced “b”. Do not turn it into “p” at the end of a word.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.

In a sentence

I don't feel comfortable posing in the nude.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce comfortable?

Comfortable is pronounced /ˈkʌmfərtəbəl/ in American English.

How many syllables are in comfortable?

Comfortable has 4 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in comfortable?

The first syllable: /ˈkʌmfərtəbəl/.

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