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