turn off multiple choices in character preview

[AC Question]

when using Swype, with or without Character Preview, I will get multiple choices of foreign language alternatives to the letter, like e with an accent above it (french).
I only have one language installed/activated (English(US)) and it gets frustrating to have to backspace and try again and again 'cos sometimes it pops up really quickly,
particularly on the r letter.

 

[hallux]

Character Preview? Long-pressing on the letter is supposed to bring up the list of alternate characters for that letter, including those associated with other languages.