How to pronounce conferencing
Say it like KON-frun-sing. Conferencing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON).
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- KON
- frun
- sing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conferencing 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.
- frunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- singKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of conferencing
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KON-frun-sing.
What does conferencing mean?
- Communication among multiple participants for serious discussion.
- present participle and gerund of conference How to pronounce conference
Questions about saying conferencing
How do you pronounce conferencing?
Say KON-frun-sing. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑnfrənsɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkɒnfrənsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conferencing?
Conferencing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON). Broken into parts: KON · frun · sing.
Is conferencing 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 /ˈkɒnfrənsɪŋ/ (KON-frun-sing).