How to pronounce proffered
Say it like PROF-erd. Proffered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROF).
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US American/ˈprɑfɚd/PROF-erd
UK British/ˈprɒfəd/PROF-ud
- PROF
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Proffered 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.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of proffered
- 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-ud.
What does proffered mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of proffer How to pronounce proffer
Questions about saying proffered
How do you pronounce proffered?
Say PROF-erd. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɑfɚd/. In British English it is /ˈprɒfəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in proffered?
Proffered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROF). Broken into parts: PROF · erd.
Is proffered 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 /ˈprɒfəd/ (PROF-ud).