How to pronounce preferred in American English
“preferred” pronunciation by American speakers
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“preferred” in real sentences — American speakers
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preferred policy recommendations.
CDC
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Tamer sentiments were preferred and I believe wisely preferred at the time.
US National Archives
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above the Preferred Alternative.
US Fish & Wildlife Service
Words that sound like “preferred”
Words one sound away from preferred — the pairs that are easy to mix up. Listen to them back to back.
Other forms of “preferred”
Why real speech
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