How many syllables in prefer?

Syllables in prefer

2

pre·fer

Prefer has two syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say prefer

Said as /pɹəˈfɝ/2 syllables, pre-FER · da-DUM
Said as /pɹɪˈfɝ/2 syllables, pre-FER · da-DUM
StressSecond syllable
Letters6

To count it yourself, say prefer slowly and listen for each vowel sound: pre, fer. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with prefer

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Questions

How many syllables are in prefer?
Prefer has two syllables.
How do you divide prefer into syllables?
Prefer divides as pre-fer.
Which syllable is stressed in prefer?
The second syllable (pre-FER).

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