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prefer

Syllables: pre-fer: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable: The 2nd syllable is stressed: pre-FER.
Pronunciation: /prəˈfɝ/ in American English.
Stress position: The stress falls on the last syllable (2nd of 2), as in be-GIN and a-BOUT. In two-syllable words this pattern is typical of verbs.
Line break: At the end of a line you can break it as pre-fer.

Words that rhyme with prefer

How do you divide prefer into syllables?

prefer divides as pre-fer. pre-fer: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in prefer?

Prefer has 2 syllables (pre-fer).

Which syllable is stressed in prefer?

The stressed syllable in prefer is fer. The 2nd syllable is stressed: pre-FER.

How do you pronounce prefer?

/prəˈfɝ/ in American English.