How to pronounce preferrable
Say it like pruh-FUR-uh-bul. Preferrable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FUR).
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- pruh
- FUR
- uh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Preferrable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- uhKeep 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 preferrable
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pruh-FUR-uh-bul.
What does preferrable mean?
- Alternative form of preferable.
Questions about saying preferrable
How do you pronounce preferrable?
Say pruh-FUR-uh-bul. The American pronunciation is /prəˈfɝəbəl/. In British English it is /prəˈfɜːəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in preferrable?
Preferrable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FUR). Broken into parts: pruh · FUR · uh · bul.
Is preferrable pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /prəˈfɜːəbəl/ (pruh-FUR-uh-bul).