How to pronounce conifer
Say it like KON-uh-fer. Conifer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON).
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- KON
- uh
- fer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conifer 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ferKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of conifer
- 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-uh-fuh.
What does conifer mean?
- A plant belonging to the order Coniferales; a cone-bearing seed plant with vascular tissue, usually a tree.
Where does conifer come from?
From Latin cōnifer (“bearing cones”), by surface analysis, Latin cōnus (“cone”) + -fer.
Questions about saying conifer
How do you pronounce conifer?
Say KON-uh-fer. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑnəfɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkɒnəfə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conifer?
Conifer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON). Broken into parts: KON · uh · fer.
Is conifer 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 /ˈkɒnəfə/ (KON-uh-fuh).