How to pronounce favors
Say it like FAY-verz. Favors has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAY).
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US American/ˈfeɪvɚz/FAY-verz
UK British/ˈfeɪvəz/FAY-vuz
- FAY
- verz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Favors 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.
- verzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of favors
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAY-vuz.
What does favors mean?
noun
- plural of favor How to pronounce favor
- third-person singular simple present indicative of favor How to pronounce favor
Questions about saying favors
How do you pronounce favors?
Say FAY-verz. The American pronunciation is /ˈfeɪvɚz/. In British English it is /ˈfeɪvəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in favors?
Favors has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAY). Broken into parts: FAY · verz.
Is favors 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 /ˈfeɪvəz/ (FAY-vuz).