How to Pronounce Proffer

To pronounce "proffer", say PROFF-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpɹɒfə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈpɹɒfə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “proffer”

"proffer" has 2 syllables: proff-er. It rhymes with offer and scoffer, if that helps it stick.

What does proffer mean?

noun

  1. An offer made; something proposed for acceptance by another; a tender.
  2. An attempt, an essay.

verb

  1. To offer for acceptance; to propose to give; to make a tender of.

    “to proffer friendship, a gift, or services”

  2. To attempt or essay of one's own accord; to undertake or propose to undertake.

Synonyms

proposition

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Words that rhyme with proffer

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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Related words

offerpropositionsuggestionprovideproposereproposerprovandapporter

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "proffer"?▾

"Proffer" has 2 syllables: proff · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "proffer"?▾

The IPA transcription of "proffer" is /ˈpɹɒfə(ɹ)/.

What does "proffer" mean?▾

Proffer: An offer made; something proposed for acceptance by another; a tender.

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