How to pronounce favela
Say it like fah-VEL-uh. Favela has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VEL).
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US American/fɑˈvɛlə/fah-VEL-uh
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- fah
- VEL
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Favela pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fahKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- VELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does favela mean?
noun
- A slum or shantytown, especially in Brazil.
Where does favela come from?
Unadapted borrowing from Brazilian Portuguese favela.
Words that rhyme with favela
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of favela.
Questions about saying favela
How do you pronounce favela?
Say fah-VEL-uh. The American pronunciation is /fɑˈvɛlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in favela?
Favela has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VEL). Broken into parts: fah · VEL · uh.