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