How to Pronounce "confinement"
word
kənˈfaɪnmənt
kuhn-FINE-muhnt
kənfˈaɪnmənt
kuhn-FINE-muhnt
Definition
The state of being kept in a limited space or not being allowed to leave a place, such as being in prison or under lockdown. It can also refer to being restricted or unable to move freely.
IPA Transcription
American English
kənˈfaɪnmənt
British English
kənfˈaɪnmənt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuhn-FINE-muhnt
UK
kuhn-FINE-muhnt
Listen in Context
After her surgery, she experienced a period of confinement at home.
The prisoner lived in confinement for ten years.
The COVID-19 pandemic led to the confinement of millions of people at home.
Long-term confinement can impact a person's mental health.