How do you pronounce "favour"?

In American English: /ˈfeɪvɝ/ (FAYV-ur). In British English: /fˈeɪvə/ (F-ayv). In Canadian English: /ˈfeɪvɝ/ (FAYV-ur). In Australian English: /fˈeɪvə/ (F-ayv).

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

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

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favour

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/ˈfeɪvɝ/

FAYV-ur

Syllable Breakdown

feɪvfav·ɝour

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