How to Pronounce Favor

To pronounce "favor", say FAV-or — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈfeɪvə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈfeɪvə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “favor”

"favor" has 2 syllables: fav-or. It rhymes with savor and quaver, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: faivre, faver, favre — easy to mix up when writing.

What does favor mean?

noun

  1. A kind or helpful deed; an instance of voluntarily assisting (someone).

    “He did me a favor when he took the time to drive me home.”

  2. Goodwill; benevolent regard.

    “She enjoyed the queen's favor.”

verb

  1. To look upon fondly; to prefer.
  2. To encourage, conduce to

Synonyms

aidhelplend a handtoken

Antonyms

discriminatediscriminationdisfavorharmsabotage

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Words that rhyme with favor

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

savorquaveraverflavordisfavorsaverwaivershaverfavourraverpaverlifesaver

Related words

honorfavourprefergraceprivilegehonourbenefitbehalf

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "favor"?▾

"Favor" has 2 syllables: fav · or.

What is the IPA transcription of "favor"?▾

The IPA transcription of "favor" is /ˈfeɪvə/.

What does "favor" mean?▾

Favor: A kind or helpful deed; an instance of voluntarily assisting (someone).

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