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How to pronounce comfortable

Learn how to pronounce comfortable in English with clear US and UK audio, simple phonetic spelling, IPA, syllables, stress, and pronunciation tips.

1. Audio

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2. Simple phonetic spelling

KUMF-tuh-buhl

3. IPA transcription

/ˈkʌmftəbəl/

4. Syllables

comftable

5. Stress

KUMF-tuh-buhl

6. Native-language tips

kumf-tuh-buhl

The middle vowel is reduced and very short.

What comfortable means

Relaxed, physically easy, or free from discomfort.

How to say comfortable in American English

Use the simple guide "KUMF-tuh-buhl" and compare it with US IPA /ˈkʌmftəbəl/.

What makes this word difficult

Many speakers compress the middle of comfortable, so it does not sound like com-for-ta-ble. The first syllable carries the main stress. The spelling suggests four clear syllables, but common speech often reduces the middle.

Mouth and tongue position

Make KUMF strong, then keep the following vowels light and quick.

Common pronunciation mistakes

Pronouncing every written vowel fully.
Moving the stress to for or ta instead of the first syllable.

Natural example sentences

These shoes are comfortable enough for a long walk.
I do not feel comfortable speaking that fast yet.

Similar and confusing words

comfortShows the strong first syllable without the final ending.portableLooks similar at the end but has different stress.vegetableAnother word where spelling and spoken syllables can feel compressed.

Tips for language learners

japanese speakers

Avoid adding a full vowel after every consonant; the middle of the word is quick and reduced.

FAQ

What is the IPA for comfortable?

A common IPA transcription is /ˈkʌmftəbəl/. PronounceText can show US and UK variants when they differ.

Where is the stress in comfortable?

The stress guide is KUMF-tuh-buhl.