preference

/ˈprefərəns/

Syllables pref·er·ence

Stress PREF-er-ence

Phonics Breakdown

pre

/pre/

short e

fer

/fər/

er schwa

ence

/əns/

schwa

Meaning

a greater liking for one alternative over another

Sound Reference

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pre=/pre/(pretty) + fer=/fər/(offer) + ence=/əns/(silence)

Example

She has a strong preference for tea over coffee.