How Many Syllables In Preference?
2syllables
Preference has 2 syllables, prefe-rence. It is a disyllabic word.
preference
/ˈpref.rəns/ UK /ˈpref.rəns/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, prefe.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/pref.rəns/
Division By Letters
prefe-rence
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Preference
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | pr | e | f | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | r | ə | ns | CVCC | closed |
Why Preference Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /f/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in preference?
Preference has 2 syllables, prefe-rence. In British English it is transcribed /ˈpref.rəns/.
Which syllable is stressed in preference?
The first syllable, prefe, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of preference?
Preference has the structure CCVC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide preference into syllables?
By sound, pref.rəns. By letters, as a spelling guide, prefe-rence.