English pronunciation

How to pronounce “preferable

Phonetic spelling

PREHF-uhr-uh-bull

IPA /ˈpɹɛfɝəbəɫ/

Syllable stress

prehf·uhr·uh·bull

Stress falls on the highlighted syllable.

Hear it in a sentence

  • Is it preferable to take the earlier flight?

  • For health reasons, a vegetarian diet is preferable.

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