How to Pronounce "confer about"
expression
kənˈfɝ/ /əˈbaʊt
kuhn-FUR uh-BOWT
kənfˈɜː/ /ɐbˈaʊt
kuhn-FUR uh-BOWT
Definition
To discuss and exchange ideas or opinions with others in order to make a decision or reach an agreement about something.
IPA Transcription
American English
kənˈfɝ/ /əˈbaʊt
British English
kənfˈɜː/ /ɐbˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuhn-FUR uh-BOWT
UK
kuhn-FUR uh-BOWT
Listen in Context
We need to confer about the new schedule.
The managers will confer about the budget tomorrow.
Let’s confer about the final decision before announcing it.
The doctors conferred about the best way to treat the patient.