How to pronounce conferring
Say it like kun-FUR-ring. Conferring has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FUR).
- kun
- FUR
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conferring 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.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of conferring
American and British speakers say conferring in essentially the same way: /kənˈfɜrɪŋ/ in the US and /kənˈfɜrɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-FUR-ring.
What does conferring mean?
Words that rhyme with conferring
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Questions about saying conferring
How do you pronounce conferring?
Say kun-FUR-ring. The American pronunciation is /kənˈfɜrɪŋ/. In British English it is /kənˈfɜrɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conferring?
Conferring has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FUR). Broken into parts: kun · FUR · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say conferring the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈfɜrɪŋ/ and the British form is /kənˈfɜrɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.