How to pronounce transfers
Say it like TRANS-ferz. Transfers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRANS).
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- TRANS
- ferz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Transfers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRANSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ferzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of transfers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TRANS-furz.
Other ways to say transfers
Transfers also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- trans-FURZ /trænsˈfɝz/
What does transfers mean?
- plural of transfer How to pronounce transfer
- third-person singular simple present indicative of transfer How to pronounce transfer
Questions about saying transfers
How do you pronounce transfers?
Say TRANS-ferz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrænsfɚz/. In British English it is /ˈtrænsfɜːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in transfers?
Transfers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRANS). Broken into parts: TRANS · ferz.
Is transfers 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 /ˈtrænsfɜːz/ (TRANS-furz).