How to pronounce transferred
Say it like trans-FURD. Transferred has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FURD).
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- trans
- FURD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Transferred pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- transKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- FURDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of transferred
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: trans-FURD.
Other ways to say transferred
Transferred also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- TRANS-ferd /ˈtrænsfɚd/
What does transferred mean?
- simple past and past participle of transfer How to pronounce transfer
Words that rhyme with transferred
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of transferred.
Questions about saying transferred
How do you pronounce transferred?
Say trans-FURD. The American pronunciation is /trænsˈfɝd/. In British English it is /trænsˈfɜːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in transferred?
Transferred has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FURD). Broken into parts: trans · FURD.
Is transferred 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 /trænsˈfɜːd/ (trans-FURD).