How to pronounce favourable
Say it like FAY-vuh-ruh-bul. Favourable 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
Favourable 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 favourable
American and British speakers say favourable in essentially the same way: /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/ in the US and /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: FAY-vuh-ruh-bul.
What does favourable mean?
- Apt to win favor; pleasing.“The candidate wearing the business suit made a favorable impression.”
- Expressing or indicating favor or goodwill; approving, encouraging.“The proposal has received many favorable comments.”
- Useful or helpful.“We made quick progress, due to favorable winds.”
Where does favourable come from?
From Middle English favorable, from Old French favorable, from Latin favōrābilis, from favor.
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Questions about saying favourable
How do you pronounce favourable?
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 favourable?
Favourable 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 favourable 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 favourable?
Favourable sounds the same as favorable in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.