How to pronounce fave
Say it like FAYV. Fave is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
VoiceSpeed
US American/feɪv/FAYV
UK British/feɪv/FAYV
- FAYV
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fave pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FAYVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of fave
American and British speakers say fave in essentially the same way: /feɪv/ in the US and /feɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: FAYV.
What does fave mean?
adjective
- Favorite (US) or favourite (UK).
- Favorite (US) or favourite (UK)
- Favorite (US) or favourite (UK)
Where does fave come from?
From favorite or favourite, by shortening.
Words that rhyme with fave
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fave.
Questions about saying fave
How do you pronounce fave?
Say FAYV. The American pronunciation is /feɪv/. In British English it is /feɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fave?
Fave is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FAYV.
Do Americans and Brits say fave the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /feɪv/ and the British form is /feɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.