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preference

How many syllables in preference?

  3 syllables

Divide preference into syllables:   pref-er-ence
Stressed syllable in preference:   pref-er-ence
How to say preference:

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Synonyms for preference


1 syllable
  • choice
  • taste
  • pick
  • will
2 syllables
  • favor
  • fondness
  • liking
  • penchant
  • first choice
  • habit
  • option
  • picking
3 syllables
4 syllables
5 syllables
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    What rhymes with preference

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