How to pronounce “preferir”

Hear how “preferir (to prefer)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.

preferirpreh-feh-REER
Accent

Breakdown

Meaningto prefer
Syllablespre · fe · rir (3)
StressWords ending in a consonant other than n or s stress the last syllable: RIR.
IPA/pɾe.fe.ˈɾiɾ/

Tips for English speakers

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Example sentences

Prefiero el té.I prefer tea.
¿Prefieres playa o montaña?Do you prefer the beach or the mountains?

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