How to pronounce coffers
Say it like KOF-erz. Coffers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOF).
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- KOF
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coffers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of coffers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOF-uz.
Other ways to say coffers
Coffers also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- KAW-ferz /ˈkɔfɚz/
What does coffers mean?
- plural of coffer How to pronounce coffer
Questions about saying coffers
How do you pronounce coffers?
Say KOF-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑfɚz/. In British English it is /ˈkɒfəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coffers?
Coffers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOF). Broken into parts: KOF · erz.
Is coffers 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 /ˈkɒfəz/ (KOF-uz).