How to Pronounce "confessional"
word
/kənˈfɛʃənəɫ/
kuhn-FESH-uh-nuhl
/kənfˈɛʃənəl/
kuhn-FESH-uh-nuhl
Definition
A confessional is a small, enclosed booth in a church where people confess their sins privately to a priest. The word can also describe something (like a talk or writing) where someone reveals personal secrets or feelings.
IPA Transcription
American English
/kənˈfɛʃənəɫ/
British English
/kənfˈɛʃənəl/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuhn-FESH-uh-nuhl
UK
kuhn-FESH-uh-nuhl
Listen in Context
The priest waits in the confessional during the afternoon.
She entered the confessional to confess her sins.
The church's confessional is located near the entrance.
Many reality shows have a confessional camera where participants share their true feelings.