How do you pronounce "favorite"?

In American English: /ˈfeɪvɝɪt/ (FAYV-ur-it). In British English: /fˈeɪvəɹɪt/ (F-ayv-uhr). In Canadian English: /ˈfeɪvɝɪt/ (FAYV-ur-it). In Australian English: /fˈeɪvəɹɪt/ (F-ayv-uhr).

Is "favorite" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈfeɪvɝɪt/ (FAYV-ur-it), while in British English it's /fˈeɪvəɹɪt/ (F-ayv-uhr).

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favorite

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/ˈfeɪvɝɪt/

FAYV-ur-it

Syllable Breakdown

feɪvfa·ɝvor·ɪtite

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