How to Pronounce Favour

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈfeɪ.və/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “favour”

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

What does favour 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 favour

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

savorquaveraverflavordisfavorsaverwaivershaverraverpaverlifesaverengraver

Related words

preferhonorfavorgraceprivilegehonourfavoredfavorable

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "favour"?▾

"Favour" has 2 syllables: fav · our.

What is the IPA transcription of "favour"?▾

The IPA transcription of "favour" is /ˈfeɪ.və/.

What does "favour" mean?▾

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

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