To pronounce "favourable", say FAV-our-abl-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈfeɪv(ə)ɹəbəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈfeɪv(ə)ɹəbəl/
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"favourable" has 4 syllables: fav-our-abl-e. It rhymes with favorable and unfavorable, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“The candidate wearing the business suite made a favourable impression.”
“We made quick progress, due to favourable winds.”
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"Favourable" has 4 syllables: fav · our · abl · e.
The IPA transcription of "favourable" is /ˈfeɪv(ə)ɹəbəl/.
Favourable: Pleasing, encouraging or approving.
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