confer

/kənˈfɜːr/

Syllables con·fer

Stress con-FER

Phonics Breakdown

con

/kən/

schwa

fer

/fɜːr/

er sound

Meaning

to discuss something with others; to grant or bestow

Sound Reference

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con=/kən/(control) + fer=/fɜːr/(prefer)

Example

The managers will confer before making a final decision.