How to pronounce deferments
Say it like dih-FUR-munts. Deferments has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FUR).
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- dih
- FUR
- munts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deferments pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- muntsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of deferments
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-FUR-munts.
What does deferments mean?
- plural of deferment How to pronounce deferment
Questions about saying deferments
How do you pronounce deferments?
Say dih-FUR-munts. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈfɝmənts/. In British English it is /dɪˈfɜːmənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deferments?
Deferments has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FUR). Broken into parts: dih · FUR · munts.
Is deferments 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 /dɪˈfɜːmənts/ (dih-FUR-munts).