How to Pronounce Comfortable Fluently Like a Native Speaker

Описание: How many syllables are in COMFORTABLE?

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The word COMFORTABLE is one of the most common words that English speakers reduce in everyday speech. This video breaks down the two correct pronunciations in American English and explains why the shorter version is far more common.

Key Pronunciation Focus:

Formal Pronunciation (4 Syllables): COM-fer-tuh-bl (/ˈkʌmfərtəbəl/). This version is technically correct but rarely used in conversation.

Common Pronunciation (3 Syllables): COMF-ter-bl (/ˈkʌmftərbəl/).

Reduction: The vowel in the second syllable (/ə/) is completely dropped, which eliminates a syllable and speeds up the word.

Stress: The primary stress remains on the first syllable (COMF).

Mastering this three-syllable reduction is a key feature of natural, fluent American speech!

Video Timestamps & Chapters

[0:00] Introduction & Topic Overview

[0:15] The Two Pronunciations: 4-Syllable vs. 3-Syllable

[0:35] Focus on the 3-Syllable Reduction (COMF-ter-bl)

[1:05] Example Clip Analysis (Hearing the reduction in context)

[2:50] Slow-Speed Practice Technique

[3:50] More Examples of the Common 3-Syllable Pronunciation

[6:40] Conclusion and Practice Tip


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