How to pronounce favored
Say it like FAY-verd. Favored has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAY).
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US American/ˈfeɪvɚd/FAY-verd
UK British/ˈfeɪvəd/FAY-vud
- FAY
- verd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Favored 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.
- verdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of favored
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAY-vud.
What does favored mean?
adjective
- preferred above all others and treated with partiality“the favored child”
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying favored
How do you pronounce favored?
Say FAY-verd. The American pronunciation is /ˈfeɪvɚd/. In British English it is /ˈfeɪvəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in favored?
Favored has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAY). Broken into parts: FAY · verd.
Is favored 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 /ˈfeɪvəd/ (FAY-vud).