How to Pronounce Favorable

To pronounce "favorable", say FAV-or-abl-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

9

Letters

FAV-or-abl-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “favorable”

"favorable" has 4 syllables: fav-or-abl-e. It rhymes with favourable and unfavorable, if that helps it stick.

What does favorable mean?

adjective

  1. Pleasing, encouraging or approving.

    “The candidate wearing the business suite made a favourable impression.”

  2. Useful or helpful.

    “We made quick progress, due to favourable winds.”

Synonyms

advantageoushelpfulusefulapprovingencouraginggoodpleasingauspicious

Antonyms

baddiscouragingdispleasingunfavorableinconvenient

Words that rhyme with favorable

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

favourableunfavorable

Related words

favourablepropitiousauspiciouspositiveapprovingapprobatoryluckyapprobative

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "favorable"?▾

"Favorable" has 4 syllables: fav · or · abl · e.

What does "favorable" mean?▾

Favorable: Pleasing, encouraging or approving.

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