How Many Syllables Are in "Favorite"?
favorite has 3 syllables.
Syllable breakdown
fa-vor-ite
- Word
- favorite
- Syllable count
- 3
- Pronunciation
- /ˈfeɪ.vər.ət/
- Part of speech
- adjective
Definition
Liked or enjoyed more than other people or things of the same kind.
Example sentence
Her favorite song came on during the drive.
Counts reflect a common American English reading. Pronunciation can vary. Source: Cambridge Dictionary, US pronunciation and meaning: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/favorite.
Related words
- love — 1 syllable — love