How to pronounce conifers
Say it like KON-uh-ferz. Conifers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON).
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- KON
- uh
- ferz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conifers 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.
- ferzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of conifers
- 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-fuz.
What does conifers mean?
- plural of conifer How to pronounce conifer
Questions about saying conifers
How do you pronounce conifers?
Say KON-uh-ferz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑnəfɚz/. In British English it is /ˈkɒnəfəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conifers?
Conifers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON). Broken into parts: KON · uh · ferz.
Is conifers 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 /ˈkɒnəfəz/ (KON-uh-fuz).