How to pronounce preferably

preferably

/ˈprefərəbli/

4 syllables, stress on the first

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There is a second pronunciation: /ˈprefrəbli/.

/p/as in pen	With a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/r/as in red	The tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/e/as in bed	A short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open.
/f/as in five	Upper teeth on the lower lip, no voice.
/ər/as in bird	Lips relaxed, tongue in the middle of the mouth. Keep one steady sound.
/ə/as in cup	A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/b/as in bed	A voiced “b”. Do not turn it into “p” at the end of a word.
/l/as in look	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/i/as in sheep	A long, tense “ee”; lips spread as in a smile.

We want an assistant, preferably someone with experience.

How do you pronounce preferably?

Preferably is pronounced /ˈprefərəbli/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /ˈprefrəbli/, is also used.

How many syllables are in preferably?

Preferably has 4 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in preferably?

The first syllable: /ˈprefərəbli/.