Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

favorite

/ˈfeɪv.ɹɪt/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.97 in modern English

Syllables
fa-vorite
IPA
/ˈfeɪv.ɹɪt/
14
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

US standard spelling of favourite.

American usage

noun

US standard spelling of favourite.

American usage

verb

US standard spelling of favourite.

American usage

name

A surname.

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How do you pronounce favorite?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈfeɪv.ɹɪt/.
What does favorite mean?
US standard spelling of favourite.

How to pronounce favorite

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “favorite”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈfeɪv.ɹɪt/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “favorite” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.