How to pronounce conference
Say it like KON-fuh-runs. Conference has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON).
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- KON
- fuh
- runs
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conference pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- runsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of conference
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KON-fuh-runs.
What does conference mean?
- a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
- an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
- a discussion among participants who have an agreed (serious) topic
Questions about saying conference
How do you pronounce conference?
Say KON-fuh-runs. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑnfərəns/. In British English it is /ˈkɒnfərəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conference?
Conference has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON). Broken into parts: KON · fuh · runs.
Is conference 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 /ˈkɒnfərəns/ (KON-fuh-runs).