How to pronounce coffer
Say it like KAW-fer. Coffer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAW).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈkɔfɚ/KAW-fer
UK British/ˈkɒfə/KOF-uh
- KAW
- fer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coffer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- ferKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of coffer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KOF-uh.
What does coffer mean?
noun
- A strong chest or box used for keeping money or valuables safe.
- An ornamental sunken panel in a ceiling or dome.
- A temporary watertight structure used during underwater construction of bridges, causeways, ships, etc.
- To put money or valuables in a coffer.
- To decorate something, especially a ceiling, with coffers.
- To panel, frame, or border with a raised protective trim.
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Questions about saying coffer
How do you pronounce coffer?
Say KAW-fer. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔfɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkɒfə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coffer?
Coffer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAW). Broken into parts: KAW · fer.
Is coffer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkɒfə/ (KOF-uh).