How to pronounce favorable
Say it like FAY-vuh-ruh-bul. Favorable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAY).
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- FAY
- vuh
- ruh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Favorable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of favorable
American and British speakers say favorable in essentially the same way: /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/ in the US and /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: FAY-vuh-ruh-bul.
What does favorable mean?
- encouraging or approving or pleasing“a favorable reply”“he received a favorable rating”
- (of winds or weather) tending to promote or facilitate“the days were fair and the winds were favorable”
- presaging or likely to bring good luck or a good outcome“a favorable time to ask for a raise”“lucky stars”
Where does favorable come from?
From Middle English favorable, from Old French favorable, from Latin favōrābilis, from favor.
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Words that rhyme with favorable
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Questions about saying favorable
How do you pronounce favorable?
Say FAY-vuh-ruh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in favorable?
Favorable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAY). Broken into parts: FAY · vuh · ruh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say favorable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/ and the British form is /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as favorable?
Favorable sounds the same as favourable in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.