How to pronounce inference

inference

/ˈɪnfərəns/

3 syllables, stress on the first

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/ɪ/as in ship	A short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/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.

How do you pronounce inference?

Inference is pronounced /ˈɪnfərəns/ in American English.

How many syllables are in inference?

Inference has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in inference?

The first syllable: /ˈɪnfərəns/.