How to pronounce misfavor
Say it like mis-FAY-ver. Misfavor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FAY).
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- mis
- FAY
- ver
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misfavor pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- misKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of misfavor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: mis-FAY-vuh.
What does misfavor mean?
- To dislike or disapprove of; to view with displeasure or dislike.
- To disadvantage or exhibit bias against.
- Disapproval or antipathy; disfavor.
- A disservice or detriment.
- Inappropriate approval.
Where does misfavor come from?
From mis- + favor.
Words that rhyme with misfavor
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of misfavor.
Questions about saying misfavor
How do you pronounce misfavor?
Say mis-FAY-ver. The American pronunciation is /mɪsˈfeɪvər/. In British English it is /mɪsˈfeɪvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misfavor?
Misfavor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FAY). Broken into parts: mis · FAY · ver.
Is misfavor 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 /mɪsˈfeɪvə/ (mis-FAY-vuh).