How to Pronounce Deferring

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

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DEF-err-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “deferring”

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

What does deferring mean?

verb

  1. To delay or postpone

    “We're going to defer the decision until we have all the facts.”

  2. After winning the opening coin toss, to postpone until the start of the second half a team's choice of whether to kick off or receive (and to allow the opposing team to make this choice at the start of the first half).

verb

  1. To submit to the opinion or desire of another in respect to their judgment or authority.
  2. To render, to offer.

noun

  1. Deferral

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Words that rhyme with deferring

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stirringspurringrecurringwhirringoccurringconferringconcurringreferringtransferringslurringdemurringdeterring

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "deferring"?▾

"Deferring" has 3 syllables: def · err · ing.

What does "deferring" mean?▾

Deferring: To delay or postpone

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