preferring
verbHow many syllables in preferring?
There are 3 syllables in the word preferring.Divide preferring into syllables:
pre · fer · ring
How to pronounce preferring:
Definition of preferring:
- preferring (verb):
- to like better
- to promote or advance to a rank or position
Synonyms for preferring:
apt
choosing
inclined
minded
prone
tending
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