How to pronounce confreres
Say it like KON-frairz. Confreres has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON).
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- KON
- frairz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Confreres 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.
- frairzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of confreres
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KON-frairz.
What does confreres mean?
- plural of confrere How to pronounce confrere
Questions about saying confreres
How do you pronounce confreres?
Say KON-frairz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑnfrɛrz/. In British English it is /ˈkɒnfrɛəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in confreres?
Confreres has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON). Broken into parts: KON · frairz.
Is confreres 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 /ˈkɒnfrɛəz/ (KON-frairz).