How to pronounce inferred
Say it like in-FURD. Inferred has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FURD).
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- in
- FURD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inferred 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.
- FURDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of inferred
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-FURD.
What does inferred mean?
- Concluded by reasoning or deduction, as from premises or evidence.
- simple past and past participle of infer How to pronounce infer
Words that rhyme with inferred
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Questions about saying inferred
How do you pronounce inferred?
Say in-FURD. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈfɝd/. In British English it is /ɪnˈfɜːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inferred?
Inferred has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FURD). Broken into parts: in · FURD.
Is inferred 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 /ɪnˈfɜːd/ (in-FURD).