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How to pronounce favorites in American English

“favorites” pronunciation by American speakers

Listen to favorites the way American speakers say it — in real sentences from public video clips that play here, on YouTongue.

“favorites” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. Because I can't play favorites amongst my favorites.

    Smithsonian Air & Space

  2. Kass: Any other favorites?

    The Obama White House

  3. was one of our favorites.

    CDC

Words that sound like “favorites”

Words one sound away from favorites — the pairs that are easy to mix up. Listen to them back to back.

Other forms of “favorites”

Why real speech

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