How to Pronounce “Prefer”
To begin with, let’s break down the pronunciation of the word “prefer.” Here is a simplified phonetic transcription using International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) symbols:
/prɪˈfɜr/
Now, let’s go through each sound:
- The first sound is “pr” which is pronounced as /pr/.
- The next sound is “ɪ” which is pronounced with a short “ih” sound.
- This is followed by “f” which is pronounced as /f/.
- Then comes “ɜr” which is pronounced as an “er” sound, as in the word “her.”
- Finally, we have a silent “e” at the end.
Putting it all together, “prefer” is pronounced as /prɪˈfɜr/.
Remember to pronounce the “pr” blend, keep the “i” sound short, and stress the second syllable (“fer”) slightly more than the first.
Feel free to practice the pronunciation and use it confidently in your conversations!