How to Pronounce Confer

To pronounce "confer", say CONF-er — 2 syllables, IPA /kənˈfɜː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/kənˈfɜː/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “confer”

"confer" has 2 syllables: conf-er. It rhymes with infer and concur, if that helps it stick.

What does confer mean?

verb

  1. To grant as a possession; to bestow.

    “The college has conferred an honorary degree upon the visiting Prime Minister.”

  2. To talk together, to consult, discuss; to deliberate.

    “They were in a huddle, conferring about something.”

Synonyms

afford

Words that rhyme with confer

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

inferconcurstirdeferincurtransferslurspurdemurcurburrconnoisseur

Related words

consultseeconfabconfabulatebestowcfentitleafford

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "confer"?▾

"Confer" has 2 syllables: conf · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "confer"?▾

The IPA transcription of "confer" is /kənˈfɜː/.

What does "confer" mean?▾

Confer: To grant as a possession; to bestow.

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