How many syllables in "preferring"?

"preferring" has 3 音节 (pre - fer - ring).

How to divide "preferring"?

"preferring" divides into 3 parts: pre · fer · ring.

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

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3 音节

"preferring": 3 音节.

音节:pre·fer·ring

主重音

pre-FER-ring(pre · fer · ring)○ ● ○

Stress in "preferring" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄prɪˈfɜːrɪŋ⁄

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音节pre·fer·ring

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about mechanisms for for releasing the reserve when there's an emergency the preferring reserve is uh basically what they do is they put the uh the oil the government uh purchased the oil puts it into the uh

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How many syllables in "preferring"?: "preferring" has 3 音节 (pre - fer - ring).
How to divide "preferring"?: "preferring" divides into 3 parts: pre · fer · ring.
Where is the stress in "preferring"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "preferring"?: Say each syllable slowly (pre... fer... ring) and listen on SayItVid.