How to pronounce favours
Say it like FAY-verz. Favours has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAY).
VoiceSpeed
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce favours. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
US American/ˈfeɪvɚz/FAY-verz
UK British/ˈfeɪvəz/FAY-vuz
- FAY
- verz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Favours 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 favours
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAY-vuz.
What does favours mean?
noun
- plural of favor How to pronounce favour
- third-person singular simple present indicative of favor How to pronounce favour
Questions about saying favours
How do you pronounce favours?
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 favours?
Favours has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAY). Broken into parts: FAY · verz.
Is favours 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).