To pronounce "ill-favored", say ILLF-av-or-ed — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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ILLF-av-or-ed
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"ill-favored" has 4 syllables: illf-av-or-ed. It rhymes with ill-favoured, if that helps it stick.
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"Ill-favored" has 4 syllables: illf · av · or · ed.
Ill-favored: Unattractive or offensive to the eye; ugly
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