How to pronounce proffer
Say it like PROF-er. Proffer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROF).
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- PROF
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Proffer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PROFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of proffer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: PROF-uh.
What does proffer mean?
- To offer for acceptance; to propose to give; to make a tender of.“to proffer friendship, a gift, or services”
- An offer made; something proposed for acceptance by another; a tender.
Where does proffer come from?
The verb is derived from Late Middle English prouffer, prouffre, Middle English profren, profer, proffere (“to offer, propose; to deliver, hand over, present; to take up; to volunteer; to dedicate; to attempt, try; to risk; to challenge; to
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Questions about saying proffer
How do you pronounce proffer?
Say PROF-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɑfɚ/. In British English it is /ˈprɒfə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in proffer?
Proffer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROF). Broken into parts: PROF · er.
Is proffer 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 /ˈprɒfə/ (PROF-uh).