Pronunciation guide
How to pronounce comfortable
KUMF-ter-bul - usually three syllables, not four
US/ˈkʌmf.təɹ.bəl/
kʌmftəɹbəl
UK/ˈkʌmpf.tə.bəl/
kʌmpftəbəl
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Common mistake
Often over-corrected to 'kum-FOR-tuh-bul'; the natural form is 'KUMF-ter-bul'.
What “comfortable” means
Providing physical comfort and ease; agreeable.
In a state of comfort and content.
In a sentence
- This chair is incredibly comfortable.
- She felt comfortable sharing her ideas in the meeting.
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