How to Pronounce "conferences"
word
KON-fer-en-siz
KON-fruhn-siz
Definition
Large meetings where people gather to discuss a particular subject, often including talks, presentations, and networking opportunities. Sometimes it also refers to regular meetings involving business or academics.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɑnfɝənsəz/, /ˈkɑnfɹənsəz
British English
kˈɒnfɹənsɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KON-fer-en-siz
UK
KON-fruhn-siz
Listen in Context
She often travels abroad to attend conferences.
Many conferences will be held this year on climate change.
Our teachers attend educational conferences every summer.
I always meet interesting people at tech conferences.