How to Pronounce Conferring

To pronounce "conferring", say CONF-err-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

CONF-err-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “conferring”

"conferring" has 3 syllables: conf-err-ing. It rhymes with stirring and spurring, if that helps it stick.

What does conferring 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.”

noun

  1. The act of one who confers.

Synonyms

afford

Words that rhyme with conferring

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

stirringspurringrecurringwhirringoccurringconcurringreferringtransferringslurringdemurringdeterringincurring

Related words

bestowedgivenpresentedconsultationawardinggrantingprovidingimplying

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "conferring"?▾

"Conferring" has 3 syllables: conf · err · ing.

What does "conferring" mean?▾

Conferring: To grant as a possession; to bestow.

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