How many syllables in "preferences"?

"preferences" has 4 sílabas (pref - er - en - ces).

How to divide "preferences"?

"preferences" divides into 4 parts: pref · er · en · ces.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (pref... er... en... ces) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Sílabas

"preferences": 4 sílabas.

Sílabas:pref·er·en·ces

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PREF-er-en-ces(pref · er · en · ces)● ○ ○ ○

Stress in "preferences" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈprɛf.ər.ən.sɪz⁄

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How many syllables in "preferences"?: "preferences" has 4 sílabas (pref - er - en - ces).
How to divide "preferences"?: "preferences" divides into 4 parts: pref · er · en · ces.
Where is the stress in "preferences"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "preferences"?: Say each syllable slowly (pref... er... en... ces) and listen on SayItVid.