How to Pronounce Favours

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈfeɪ.vɚz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “favours”

"favours" has 2 syllables: fav-ours. It rhymes with avers and wavers, if that helps it stick.

What does favours 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

Words that rhyme with favours

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

averswaverssavorschaversflavorswaiversquaversraversshaversgraverslaverssavers

Related words

preferhonorfavorgraceprivilegehonouradvancesadvocated

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "favours"?▾

"Favours" has 2 syllables: fav · ours.

What is the IPA transcription of "favours"?▾

The IPA transcription of "favours" is /ˈfeɪ.vɚz/.

What does "favours" mean?▾

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

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