How to pronounce prefers
Say it like pruh-FURZ. Prefers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FURZ).
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- pruh
- FURZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prefers 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.
- FURZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of prefers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: prih-FURZ.
What does prefers mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of prefer How to pronounce prefer
Words that rhyme with prefers
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Questions about saying prefers
How do you pronounce prefers?
Say pruh-FURZ. The American pronunciation is /prəˈfɝz/. In British English it is /prɪˈfɜːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prefers?
Prefers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FURZ). Broken into parts: pruh · FURZ.
Is prefers 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 /prɪˈfɜːz/ (prih-FURZ).