How to pronounce unfavorable
Say it like uhn-FAY-vuh-ruh-bul. Unfavorable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FAY).
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- uhn
- FAY
- vuh
- ruh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unfavorable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- 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 unfavorable
American and British speakers say unfavorable in essentially the same way: /ˌʌnˈfeɪvərəbəl/ in the US and /ˌʌnˈfeɪvərəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-FAY-vuh-ruh-bul.
What does unfavorable mean?
- US standard spelling of unfavourable.
Where does unfavorable come from?
From un- + favorable.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- unfavourable
Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with unfavorable
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of unfavorable.
Questions about saying unfavorable
How do you pronounce unfavorable?
Say uhn-FAY-vuh-ruh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnˈfeɪvərəbəl/. In British English it is /ˌʌnˈfeɪvərəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unfavorable?
Unfavorable has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FAY). Broken into parts: uhn · FAY · vuh · ruh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say unfavorable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌnˈfeɪvərəbəl/ and the British form is /ˌʌnˈfeɪvərəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.