How to Pronounce "confer"
word
/kənˈfɝ/
kuhn-FUR
/kənfˈɜː/
kuhn-FUR
Definition
To give something (such as a title or honor) to someone, or to discuss something with others to make a decision.
IPA Transcription
American English
/kənˈfɝ/
British English
/kənfˈɜː/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuhn-FUR
UK
kuhn-FUR
Listen in Context
The university will confer honors on the top students.
We need to confer before making a decision.
The committee will confer the award next month.
Let's confer over lunch and figure this out.