How to Pronounce Preferentially

To pronounce "preferentially", say PREF-er-ent-ially — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈpɹɛf.ɜː(ɹ)ˌɛn.ʃə.li/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

14

Letters

/ˈpɹɛf.ɜː(ɹ)ˌɛn.ʃə.li/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “preferentially”

"preferentially" has 4 syllables: pref-er-ent-ially. It rhymes with essentially and eventually, if that helps it stick.

What does preferentially mean?

adverb

  1. In a preferential manner
  2. Advantageously

Words that rhyme with preferentially

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

essentiallyeventuallysequentiallyexponentiallyquintessentiallypotentiallytangentiallyconfidentiallypresidentially

Related words

preferablyideallypredominantlyprimarilyselectivelyparticularlyespeciallyadvantageously

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "preferentially"?▾

"Preferentially" has 4 syllables: pref · er · ent · ially.

What is the IPA transcription of "preferentially"?▾

The IPA transcription of "preferentially" is /ˈpɹɛf.ɜː(ɹ)ˌɛn.ʃə.li/.

What does "preferentially" mean?▾

Preferentially: In a preferential manner

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