preference
PRE-fer-ans
preferans
/ˈpɹɛfɝəns/ · 3 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “preference” is spelled “preferans”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | p | r | e | f | er | a | n | s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /p/ | /ɹ/ | /ɛ/ | /f/ | /ɝ/ | /ə/ | /n/ | /s/ |
English writes “preference” with
10 letters for 8 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“preferans” — no silent letters, and the same spelling
always makes the same sound, so you can read it exactly as it looks.
Words that rhyme with “preference”
oncesincechancedancesenseevidencedifferenceexperienceprinceinsurance
“preference” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “preference”?
“preference” is pronounced PRE-fer-ans — IPA /ˈpɹɛfɝəns/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “preferans”.
How many syllables are in “preference”?
“preference” has 3 syllables: PRE-fer-ans (the capitalized syllable is stressed).