How to Pronounce "deferred"
word
dɪˈfɝd
di-FURD
dɪfˈɜːd
dif-ERD
Definition
Describes something that has been delayed or arranged to happen at a later time, rather than immediately.
IPA Transcription
American English
dɪˈfɝd
British English
dɪfˈɜːd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
di-FURD
UK
dif-ERD
Listen in Context
The meeting was deferred until next week.
She has a deferred payment plan for her tuition.
The project was deferred due to lack of resources.
My loan payments are deferred until I graduate.