How to pronounce preferreds
Say it like pree-FUR-rudz. Preferreds has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FUR).
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- pree
- FUR
- rudz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Preferreds pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- preeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- FURSay this part loudest and longest.
- rudzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of preferreds
American and British speakers say preferreds in essentially the same way: /priˈfɜrədz/ in the US and /priˈfɜrədz/ in the UK.
British respelling: pree-FUR-rudz.
What does preferreds mean?
- plural of preferred How to pronounce preferred
Questions about saying preferreds
How do you pronounce preferreds?
Say pree-FUR-rudz. The American pronunciation is /priˈfɜrədz/. In British English it is /priˈfɜrədz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in preferreds?
Preferreds has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FUR). Broken into parts: pree · FUR · rudz.
Do Americans and Brits say preferreds the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /priˈfɜrədz/ and the British form is /priˈfɜrədz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.