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