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If a word ending in -fer is stressed, e.g. deFER, transFER etc. then when adding a suffix that starts with a vowel (i.e. -ing, -ed, -al) you must double the final 'r'. If the 'fer' sound is unstressed e.g. in offer or preference, then you do NOT double the final 'r'.

	defer	They are going to defer the match until the rainstorm has stopped. *
	deferred	He deferred his place at university for a year. *
	deferring	The exam board were deferring the exams until later in the year. *
	transfer	Liquids and gases transfer heat by convection. *
	transferred	The footballer was transferred to another team. *
	transferring	They banker spent his day sorting and transferring money. *
	refer	Please refer back to the preceding page. *
	referred	The Headmistress referred to the children's excellent behaviour when talking about the school. *
	reference	If you are stuck, use the instruction book for reference.
	referring	I was referring to the text in my answer. *
	prefer	Our dad prefers plain food to spicy.
	preferred	Charlotte preferred candy floss to chocolate. *
	preference	He has a preference for classical music.
	preferring	Preferring to eat earlier rather than later, I booked a table for 5.30pm. *
	infer	To infer means to reach (a conclusion) based on known facts. *
	inferring	As you may be inferring from my accent, I originally come from Australia. *
	inferred	If something is inferred, it means it is deduced or reasoned using logic.
	inference	The pupils were asked to use inference as they read the text. *
	offer	Tom was selfish not to offer me a lift.
	offering	The shop was offering a deal. *

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