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prefer

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "prefer" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

2 syllables

6 characters

English (US)

2syllables

prefer

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prefer is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, prefer is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofprefer

1verb

To be in the habit of choosing something rather than something else; to favor; to like better.
Example: "I prefer tea to coffee."
To advance, promote (someone or something).
To present or submit (something) to an authority (now usually in "to prefer charges").
To put forward for acceptance; to introduce, recommend (to).

Nearby Words

17 words

Before

prefectual prefectural prefecture prefectures prefecundation prefecundatory prefederal prefelic

prefer(current)

After

preferability preferable preferableness preferably prefered preferee preference preference's

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