How Many Syllables In Favourite?
3syllables
Favourite has 3 syllables, fa-vour-ite. It is a trisyllabic word.
favourite
/ˈfeɪ.vər.ɪt/ UK /ˈfeɪ.vɚ.ɪt/ US
Favourite can also be said with 2 syllables (UK /ˈfeɪv.rɪt/).
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, fa.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/feɪ.vər.ɪt/
Division By Letters
fa-vour-ite
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Favourite
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | f | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | v | ə | r | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ɪ | t | VC | closed |
Why Favourite Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /v/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 ends in /r/ because the next syllable cannot take it as an onset here.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈfeɪ.vər.ɪt/ | /ˈfeɪ.vɚ.ɪt/ | 3 |
| Also | /ˈfeɪv.rɪt/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in favourite?
Favourite has 3 syllables, fa-vour-ite. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfeɪ.vər.ɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in favourite?
The first syllable, fa, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of favourite?
Favourite has the structure CV/CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide favourite into syllables?
By sound, feɪ.vər.ɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, fa-vour-ite.