How to pronounce preferable
Say it like PREF-uh-ruh-bul. Preferable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PREF).
- PREF
- uh
- ruh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tip: Stress the first syllable: 'PREF-er-uh-bul'.
Preferable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PREFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of preferable
American and British speakers say preferable in essentially the same way: /ˈprɛfərəbəl/ in the US and /ˈprɛfərəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: PREF-uh-ruh-bul.
What does preferable mean?
- Better than some other option; preferred.
Where does preferable come from?
From prefer + -able, probably after Middle French preferable.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying preferable
How do you pronounce preferable?
Say PREF-uh-ruh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɛfərəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈprɛfərəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in preferable?
Preferable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PREF). Broken into parts: PREF · uh · ruh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say preferable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈprɛfərəbəl/ and the British form is /ˈprɛfərəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.