How to pronounce favoured
Say it like FAY-verd. Favoured has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAY).
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- FAY
- verd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Favoured 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 favoured
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAY-vud.
What does favoured mean?
- Treated or regarded with partiality.
- Having a certain appearance or physical features.
- Wearing a favor.
- simple past and past participle of favor How to pronounce favour
Words that rhyme with favoured
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Words that sound like favoured
Questions about saying favoured
How do you pronounce favoured?
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 favoured?
Favoured has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAY). Broken into parts: FAY · verd.
Is favoured 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).
What words sound the same as favoured?
Favoured sounds the same as favored in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.