How to Pronounce "favoritism"
word
ˈfeɪvɝɪˌtɪzəm
FAY-ver-ih-tiz-um
fˈeɪvəɹɪtˌɪzəm
FAY-vuh-rit-iz-um
Definition
The practice of giving unfair special treatment to one person or group over others.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfeɪvɝɪˌtɪzəm
British English
fˈeɪvəɹɪtˌɪzəm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FAY-ver-ih-tiz-um
UK
FAY-vuh-rit-iz-um
Listen in Context
There was favoritism in the hiring process.
Teachers should avoid favoritism in class.
The manager denied any favoritism toward staff.
Some people felt there was clear favoritism in the competition results.