How to pronounce conference

conference

/ˈkɑːnfərəns/

3 syllables, stress on the first

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There is a second pronunciation: /ˈkɑːnfrəns/.

/k/as in cat	With a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/ɑː/as in father	A deep, long “ah”; the tongue lies low and back.
/n/as in no	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/f/as in five	Upper teeth on the lower lip, no voice.
/ər/as in bird	Lips relaxed, tongue in the middle of the mouth. Keep one steady sound.
/ə/as in cup	A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/n/as in no	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/s/as in see	Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.

Delegates from many countries participated in the conference.

How do you pronounce conference?

Conference is pronounced /ˈkɑːnfərəns/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /ˈkɑːnfrəns/, is also used.

How many syllables are in conference?

Conference has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in conference?

The first syllable: /ˈkɑːnfərəns/.