How to pronounce disfavor
Say it like dis-FAY-ver. Disfavor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FAY).
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- dis
- FAY
- ver
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disfavor pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- disKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of disfavor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dis-FAY-vuh.
What does disfavor mean?
- Alternative form of disfavour.
- Alternative form of disfavour.
Where does disfavor come from?
From dis- + favor.
Words that rhyme with disfavor
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of disfavor.
Questions about saying disfavor
How do you pronounce disfavor?
Say dis-FAY-ver. The American pronunciation is /dɪsˈfeɪvɚ/. In British English it is /dɪsˈfeɪvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disfavor?
Disfavor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FAY). Broken into parts: dis · FAY · ver.
Is disfavor pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /dɪsˈfeɪvə/ (dis-FAY-vuh).