How to pronounce conferred
Say it like kun-FURD. Conferred has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FURD).
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- kun
- FURD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conferred 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.
- FURDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of conferred
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kun-FURD.
What does conferred mean?
- simple past and past participle of confer How to pronounce confer
Words that rhyme with conferred
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Questions about saying conferred
How do you pronounce conferred?
Say kun-FURD. The American pronunciation is /kənˈfɝd/. In British English it is /kənˈfɜːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conferred?
Conferred has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FURD). Broken into parts: kun · FURD.
Is conferred 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 /kənˈfɜːd/ (kun-FURD).