How to pronounce preferring
Say it like prih-FUR-ring. Preferring has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FUR).
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- prih
- FUR
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Preferring pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FURSay this part loudest and longest.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of preferring
American and British speakers say preferring in essentially the same way: /prɪˈfɜrɪŋ/ in the US and /prɪˈfɜrɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: prih-FUR-ring.
What does preferring mean?
- present participle and gerund of prefer How to pronounce prefer
- present participle and gerund of preferre
- A preference; the choice of something preferred.
Words that rhyme with preferring
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Questions about saying preferring
How do you pronounce preferring?
Say prih-FUR-ring. The American pronunciation is /prɪˈfɜrɪŋ/. In British English it is /prɪˈfɜrɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in preferring?
Preferring has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FUR). Broken into parts: prih · FUR · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say preferring the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prɪˈfɜrɪŋ/ and the British form is /prɪˈfɜrɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.