Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

pref.

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.37 in modern English

Syllables: pre-f.
IPA

9

Scrabble Score

4

Letters

2

Syllables

4

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Abbreviation of Prefecture.

Uncountable

noun

Abbreviation of prefix.

adj

Abbreviation of preferred.

Example Sentences

"Akita Pref."
"BOOT Repairing.—Wtd., Benchman, exp. in Sewn and Cemented work pref., but not essen.—Wilks, 967, Spring-bank West."

Usage

Uncountable

Frequently Paired Words

pref

Questions

What does pref. mean?: Abbreviation of Prefecture.

How to pronounce pref.

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