How to pronounce conferees
Say it like kon-fuh-REEZ. Conferees has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REEZ).
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- kon
- fuh
- REEZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conferees 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.
- REEZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of conferees
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kon-fuh-REEZ.
What does conferees mean?
- plural of conferee How to pronounce conferee
Words that rhyme with conferees
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of conferees.
Questions about saying conferees
How do you pronounce conferees?
Say kon-fuh-REEZ. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑnfəˈriz/. In British English it is /ˌkɒnfəˈriːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conferees?
Conferees has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REEZ). Broken into parts: kon · fuh · REEZ.
Is conferees 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 /ˌkɒnfəˈriːz/ (kon-fuh-REEZ).