Hyphenation of preferring

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word preferring? This word can be hyphenated and contains 3 syllables as shown below.

pre-fer-ring

Definitions of preferring:

1.
Like better
Value more highly Some people prefer camping to staying in hotels We prefer sleeping outside
2.
Select as an alternative over another
I always choose the fish over the meat courses in this restaurant She opted for the job on the East coast
3.
Promote over another
He favors his second daughter
4.
Give preference to one creditor over another

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