How to pronounce infer
Say it like in-FUR. Infer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FUR).
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- in
- FUR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Infer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of infer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-FUR.
What does infer mean?
- To introduce (something) as a reasoned conclusion; to conclude by reasoning or deduction, as from premises or evidence.
- To lead to (something) as a consequence; to imply.
Where does infer come from?
From Latin inferō, from Latin in- (“in, at, on; into”) + Latin ferō (“bear, carry; suffer”) (cognate to Old English beran, whence English bear), from Proto-Italic *ferō, from Proto-Indo-European *bʰéreti (“to bear, carry”), from the root *bʰer-.
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Words that rhyme with infer
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Questions about saying infer
How do you pronounce infer?
Say in-FUR. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈfɝ/. In British English it is /ɪnˈfɜː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in infer?
Infer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FUR). Broken into parts: in · FUR.
Is infer 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 /ɪnˈfɜː/ (in-FUR).