by PushtoLearn
How to Spell Favorite
Table of Contents
✅ Correct Spelling
American English: F-A-V-O-R-I-T-E
British English: F-A-V-O-U-R-I-T-E
📌 Sounds like: "FAY-vuh-rit" (/ˈfeɪ.vər.ɪt/)
📝 How to Remember the Spelling
1️⃣ Break it into parts:
FAV + OR + ITE = FAVORITE
2️⃣ Use a mnemonic (memory trick):
🧠 "FAVe OR I Take Everything"
➡️ Imagine your favorite thing is something you always take! 🎁
3️⃣ American vs. British Spelling
📌 If you're in the U.S., drop the "U" → "favorite"
📌 If you're in the U.K., keep the "U" → "favourite"
❌ Common Spelling Mistakes
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❌ Incorrect |
✅ Correct (U.S.) |
✅ Correct (U.K.) |
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favourit |
favorite |
favourite |
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favorate |
favorite |
favourite |
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favourate |
favorite |
favourite |
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favarite |
favorite |
favourite |
📢 Why?
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The "o" comes before "r"!
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No "a" in "favorite"!
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Remember: 🇺🇸 No "U," 🇬🇧 Keep the "U"!
📌 Everyday Use
✅ Correct:
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"Blue is my favorite color." (U.S.)
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"She is my favourite singer." (U.K.)
❌ Incorrect:
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"Blue is my favourit color." 🚫
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"She is my favorate singer." 🚫
FAQs About Spelling "Favorite"
What is the easiest way to remember "favorite"?
➡️ Think of "FAV + OR + ITE."
➡️ Use the mnemonic: "FAVe OR I Take Everything."
Why does "favorite" have two spellings?
➡️ American English dropped the "U" to simplify spelling.
➡️ British English kept the traditional "favourite."
Is "favorate" correct?
➡️ No! The correct spelling is favorite (U.S.) or favourite (U.K.).
What does "favorite" mean?
➡️ It means something you like the most.
➡️ Example: "Ice cream is my favorite dessert."
How do British people spell "favorite"?
➡️ They spell it favourite with a "U"!
📌 Tip: If you're writing for an American audience, use "favorite." If you're writing for a British audience, use "favourite."
