How many syllables in preference?
Syllables in preference
3 or 2
pref·er·ence
Preference has three syllables, or two when said quickly. The stress falls on the first syllable.
How to say preference
| Said as /ˈpɹɛfɚəns/ | 3 syllables, PREF-er-ence · DUM-da-da |
|---|---|
| Said as /ˈpɹɛfɹəns/ | 2 syllables · DUM-da |
| Stress | First syllable |
| Letters | 10 |
To count it yourself, say preference slowly and listen for each vowel sound: pref, er, ence. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with preference
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Questions
- How many syllables are in preference?
- Preference has three syllables, or two when said quickly.
- How do you divide preference into syllables?
- Preference divides as pref-er-ence.
- Which syllable is stressed in preference?
- The first syllable (PREF-er-ence).