How to pronounce deferral
Say it like dih-FUR-ul. Deferral has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FUR).
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- dih
- FUR
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deferral 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.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of deferral
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-FUR-rul.
What does deferral mean?
- An act of deferring, a deferment.
- A prepayment.
Where does deferral come from?
From defer + -al.
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Questions about saying deferral
How do you pronounce deferral?
Say dih-FUR-ul. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈfɝəl/. In British English it is /dɪˈfɜːrəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deferral?
Deferral has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FUR). Broken into parts: dih · FUR · ul.
Is deferral 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 /dɪˈfɜːrəl/ (dih-FUR-rul).