How to pronounce factor
factor
/ˈfæktər/
2 syllables, stress on the first
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Factor, sound by sound
| /f/as in five | Upper teeth on the lower lip, no voice. |
| /æ/as in cat | Open the mouth wide, as for “ah”, but say “e”. Wider than in “bed”. |
| /k/as in cat | With a light puff of air at the start of a word. |
| /t/as in ten | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air. |
| /ər/as in bird | Lips relaxed, tongue in the middle of the mouth. Keep one steady sound. |
In a sentence
What was the determining factor in this case?
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- finance/fəˈnæns/
- gala/ˈgælə/
- azure/ˈæʒər/
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Questions and answers
How do you pronounce factor?
Factor is pronounced /ˈfæktər/ in American English.
How many syllables are in factor?
Factor has 2 syllables.
Which syllable is stressed in factor?
The first syllable: /ˈfæktər/.