How to pronounce conferral
Say it like kun-FUR-ul. Conferral has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FUR).
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- kun
- FUR
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conferral pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of conferral
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kun-FUR-rul.
What does conferral mean?
- The act of conferring something; conferment.
Where does conferral come from?
From confer + -al.
Words that rhyme with conferral
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of conferral.
Questions about saying conferral
How do you pronounce conferral?
Say kun-FUR-ul. The American pronunciation is /kənˈfɝəl/. In British English it is /kənˈfɜːrəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conferral?
Conferral has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FUR). Broken into parts: kun · FUR · ul.
Is conferral 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 /kənˈfɜːrəl/ (kun-FUR-rul).