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favorite
Definition:
(nou) something regarded with special favor or liking (nou) a special loved one (nou) a competitor thought likely to win
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈfeɪvərət
Examples:
They love to snuggle and often preen for their favorite people.
They love to snuggle and often preen their favorite people.
The griffin was the clear favorite.
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Common mistakes of favorite pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "fa-VOR-it" instead of "FAV-or-ite". Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable with IPA /ˈfeɪ.vər.ɪt/ in US and /ˈfeɪ.vər.ɪt/ in UK.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some pronounce "favorite" with a short vowel sound, saying "fav-rit". This is incorrect. Tip: Focus on the correct vowel sounds /eɪ/ and /ɪ/ in the syllables to achieve clarity.
- Dropping syllables: A common mistake is to say "fav-it", omitting the middle syllable. Tip: Practice saying all three syllables, ensuring you articulate "or" clearly, as in /ˈfeɪ.vər.ɪt/.
- Mispronouncing the "t": Some learners may pronounce "favorite" as "favorit", dropping the "e". Tip: Always include the "e" sound at the end, pronounced as /ɪt/, to maintain the word's integrity.
- Regional variations: Non-native speakers might confuse the American and British pronunciations, leading to inconsistency. Tip: Familiarize yourself with both IPA notations /ˈfeɪ.vər.ɪt/ for US and /ˈfeɪ.vər.ɪt/ for UK to improve your pronunciation.