How to Pronounce Preference

"Preference" is not spelled the way it sounds. Its pronunciation is /ˈpɹɛfɝəns/ in IPA and it has 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents — the audio is the reliable guide for a word like this.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈpɹɛfɝəns/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/pɹˈɛfɹəns/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “preference

"preference" has 3 syllables: preference.

What does preference mean?

noun

  1. The selection of one thing or person over others (with the main adposition being "for" in relation to the thing or person, but possibly also "of")
  2. The option to so select, and the one selected.

verb

  1. To give preferential treatment to; to give a preference to.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "preference"?

"Preference" is not spelled the way it sounds. Its pronunciation is /ˈpɹɛfɝəns/ in IPA and it has 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents — the audio is the reliable guide for a word like this.

How many syllables are in "preference"?

"Preference" has 3 syllables.

What is the IPA transcription of "preference"?

The IPA transcription of "preference" is /ˈpɹɛfɝəns/.

What does "preference" mean?

Preference: The selection of one thing or person over others (with the main adposition being "for" in relation to the thing or person, but possibly also "of")

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