English pronunciation · Words Starting with F
Favorite Pronunciation
Favorite is pronounced FAY-ver-it, IPA /ˈfeɪvɝɪt/.
FAY-ver-it
US /ˈfeɪvɝɪt/ · UK /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
Syllables: FAY · ver · it (3 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun and adjective: The person or thing you like best, or most likely to win.
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Favorite in a Sentence
- Blue has been her favorite colour since she was small.
- The home side went in as clear favorite.
- This cafe is a favorite of everyone in the office.
Common Mispronunciations of Favorite
Not fay-vuh-RYT
The ending is a weak rit, nothing like the word rite. Loading it also drags the beat away from FAY.
Not FA-vuh-rit
Open with the ay of save. The first vowel is long even though only one consonant follows it.
Tip: Many speakers say it in two beats, FAY-vrit, dropping the middle vowel entirely. Both are standard.
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