How to pronounce favorites
Say it like FAY-vuh-rits. Favorites has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAY).
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- FAY
- vuh
- rits
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Favorites 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.
- ritsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of favorites
American and British speakers say favorites in essentially the same way: /ˈfeɪvərɪts/ in the US and /ˈfeɪvərɪts/ in the UK.
British respelling: FAY-vuh-rits.
What does favorites mean?
- plural of favorite How to pronounce favorite
Questions about saying favorites
How do you pronounce favorites?
Say FAY-vuh-rits. The American pronunciation is /ˈfeɪvərɪts/. In British English it is /ˈfeɪvərɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in favorites?
Favorites has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAY). Broken into parts: FAY · vuh · rits.
Do Americans and Brits say favorites the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfeɪvərɪts/ and the British form is /ˈfeɪvərɪts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.