How to pronounce deferrals
Say it like dih-FUR-rulz. Deferrals has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FUR).
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- dih
- FUR
- rulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deferrals 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.
- rulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of deferrals
American and British speakers say deferrals in essentially the same way: /dɪˈfɜrəlz/ in the US and /dɪˈfɜrəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-FUR-rulz.
What does deferrals mean?
- plural of deferral How to pronounce deferral
Questions about saying deferrals
How do you pronounce deferrals?
Say dih-FUR-rulz. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈfɜrəlz/. In British English it is /dɪˈfɜrəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deferrals?
Deferrals has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FUR). Broken into parts: dih · FUR · rulz.
Do Americans and Brits say deferrals the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈfɜrəlz/ and the British form is /dɪˈfɜrəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.