How to Pronounce "out of favor"
expression
OWT-uhv-FAY-ver
OWT-ov-FAY-vuh
Definition
No longer liked, supported, or popular with people in authority or with the public; no longer fashionable or accepted.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈaʊt/ /ˈəv/ /ˈfeɪvɝ
British English
ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒv/ /fˈeɪvɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OWT-uhv-FAY-ver
UK
OWT-ov-FAY-vuh
Listen in Context
This kind of music is now out of favor.
The actor fell out of favor with the public.
Bright colors are out of favor this season.
He used to be the boss’s favorite, but now he’s out of favor.