The spelling of the word "were favorite" appears to be correct. In IPA phonetic transcription, it would be written as /wɜːr ˈfeɪvərɪt/. The first syllable, "wɜːr," is pronounced with a /ɜː/ sound, similar to the word "her," and with a silent "e" at the end. The second syllable, "ˈfeɪvərɪt," is pronounced with a /eɪ/ diphthong, similar to the word "day," and with the stress on the second syllable. Overall, the word "were favorite" is spelled and pronounced correctly.
The phrase "were favorite" does not have a distinct etymology as it appears to be a combination of two separate words. "Were" is the past tense of the verb "be" and it derives from the Old English word "wǣre" meaning "to be". "Favorite" comes from the Latin word "favoritus" which means "favored" or "regarded with affection". The origin of "favorite" can be traced back to the Latin noun "favor" meaning "favor" or "support". The phrase "were favorite" could be understood as "were favored" or "were regarded with affection" depending on the context.