Deferral

Pronunciation

• GenAm IPA: /dɪˈfɝəl/
• RP IPA: /dɪˈfɜːɹəl/, dɪˈfɜːɹəɫ
• Rhymes: -ɜːɹəl

Origin

defer + -al, with ‘r’ doubled to clarify pronunciation.

Full definition of deferral

Noun

1. An act of deferring, a deferment.
2. An accrual.
3. A prepayment.

Synonyms

• deferment