Native Phrase Lab
WillowbrookWord 24 of 100 · Fewer beats than you think
How to pronounce favourite
/ˈfeɪvrɪt/ British English
FAY·vrit
2 beats (syllables). The strong beat is the first one.
a Crossed-out letters are silent.
✗ Many people say
fa·vou·RITE
✓ Say
FAY·vrit
My tip
Just 2 beats — and rite is rit, not right.
In a sentence
What’s your favourite film?
Now you say it
- Listen to me two or three times.
- Say it slowly, one beat at a time: FAY-vrit.
- Say the sentence at normal speed.
Questions
How do you pronounce favourite?
In British English, favourite is pronounced /ˈfeɪvrɪt/. Say it like this: FAY-vrit. Just 2 beats — and rite is rit, not right.
How many syllables are in favourite?
When you say it, favourite has 2 syllables: FAY-vrit. The strong beat is the first one, FAY.
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