How to pronounce favour
Say it like FAY-ver. Favour has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAY).
- FAY
- ver
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Favour 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.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of favour
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAY-vuh.
What does favour mean?
- a feeling of favorable regard
- an inclination to approve“that style is in favor this season”
- an advantage to the benefit of someone or something“the outcome was in his favor”
- treat gently or carefully
- bestow a privilege upon
- promote over another“he favors his second daughter”
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with favour
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Words that sound like favour
Questions about saying favour
How do you pronounce favour?
Say FAY-ver. The American pronunciation is /ˈfeɪvɚ/. In British English it is /ˈfeɪvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in favour?
Favour has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAY). Broken into parts: FAY · ver.
Is favour 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 /ˈfeɪvə/ (FAY-vuh).
What words sound the same as favour?
Favour sounds the same as favor in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.