How to pronounce conferee
Say it like kon-fuh-REE. Conferee has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REE).
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- kon
- fuh
- REE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conferee pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- konGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of conferee
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kon-fuh-REE.
What does conferee mean?
- A person who participates in a conference.
- A person on whom something is conferred or bestowed.
Where does conferee come from?
From confer + -ee.
Words that rhyme with conferee
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of conferee.
Questions about saying conferee
How do you pronounce conferee?
Say kon-fuh-REE. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑnfəˈri/. In British English it is /ˌkɒnfəˈriː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conferee?
Conferee has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REE). Broken into parts: kon · fuh · REE.
Is conferee pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌkɒnfəˈriː/ (kon-fuh-REE).