How to Pronounce "deferment"
word
dɪˈfɝmənt
di-FUR-muhnt
dɪfˈɜːmənt
dif-UR-muhnt
Definition
A deferment is an official delay or pause, often in paying a debt, serving military duty, or fulfilling an obligation, with approval from an authority.
IPA Transcription
American English
dɪˈfɝmənt
British English
dɪfˈɜːmənt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
di-FUR-muhnt
UK
dif-UR-muhnt
Listen in Context
He asked for a deferment on his student loan payments.
The army granted him a deferment because he was still studying.
You need official documents to request a deferment.
After some paperwork, she finally got a deferment on her mortgage.