How many syllables in "preferences"?

"preferences" has 4 음절 (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.

음절 가이드

4 음절

"preferences": 4 음절.

음절:pref·er·en·ces

제1강세

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

Stress in "preferences" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈprɛf.ər.ən.sɪz⁄

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IPAˈprɛf.ər.ən.sɪz

음절pref·er·en·ces

문맥 속에서 듣기US

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How many syllables in "preferences"?: "preferences" has 4 음절 (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.