How to pronounce favus
Say it like FAY-vus. Favus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAY).
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- FAY
- vus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Favus 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.
- vusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of favus
American and British speakers say favus in essentially the same way: /ˈfeɪvəs/ in the US and /ˈfeɪvəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: FAY-vus.
What does favus mean?
- A severe, chronic infection of ringworm.
- A tile or flagstone cut into a hexagonal shape to produce a honeycomb pattern.
Where does favus come from?
Borrowed from Latin favus (“honeycomb”).
Questions about saying favus
How do you pronounce favus?
Say FAY-vus. The American pronunciation is /ˈfeɪvəs/. In British English it is /ˈfeɪvəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in favus?
Favus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAY). Broken into parts: FAY · vus.
Do Americans and Brits say favus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfeɪvəs/ and the British form is /ˈfeɪvəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.