How to pronounce inference
Say it like IN-fuh-runs. Inference has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- fuh
- runs
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inference pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- INSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- runsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of inference
American and British speakers say inference in essentially the same way: /ˈɪnfərəns/ in the US and /ɪnfərəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-fuh-runs.
What does inference mean?
- The act or process of inferring by deduction or induction.
- That which is inferred; a truth or proposition drawn from another which is admitted or supposed to be true; a conclusion; a deduction.
- Output generated by a trained machine learning model as it applies learned patterns to new data.
Where does inference come from?
From Latin inferentia.
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Questions about saying inference
How do you pronounce inference?
Say IN-fuh-runs. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪnfərəns/. In British English it is /ɪnfərəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inference?
Inference has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · fuh · runs.
Do Americans and Brits say inference the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪnfərəns/ and the British form is /ɪnfərəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.