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How do you spell Preference?

Correct spelling

preference

PREFER + ENCE. Ends in ENCE.

Why is preference spelled this way?

From Latin praeferre, to carry before. PRAE (before) + FERRE (to carry). A preference carries one option before others — priority expressed through choice.

Common misspellings of preference

preferancepreferenseprefrencepreferince

Example

Do you have a preference?

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