How to pronounce inferences
Say it like IN-fuh-ren-siz. Inferences has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- fuh
- ren
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inferences 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.
- renGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of inferences
American and British speakers say inferences in essentially the same way: /ˈɪnfəˌrɛnsɪz/ in the US and /ˈɪnfəˌrɛnsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: IN-fuh-ren-siz.
What does inferences mean?
- plural of inference How to pronounce inference
Questions about saying inferences
How do you pronounce inferences?
Say IN-fuh-ren-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪnfəˌrɛnsɪz/. In British English it is /ˈɪnfəˌrɛnsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inferences?
Inferences has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · fuh · ren · siz.
Do Americans and Brits say inferences the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪnfəˌrɛnsɪz/ and the British form is /ˈɪnfəˌrɛnsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.