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How to pronounce faculty

faculty
/ˈfækəlti/
3 syllables, stress on the first

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Faculty, sound by sound

/f/as in fiveUpper teeth on the lower lip, no voice.
/æ/as in catOpen the mouth wide, as for “ah”, but say “e”. Wider than in “bed”.
/k/as in catWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/i/as in sheepA long, tense “ee”; lips spread as in a smile.

In a sentence

I'm a student of chemistry faculty.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce faculty?

Faculty is pronounced /ˈfækəlti/ in American English.

How many syllables are in faculty?

Faculty has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in faculty?

The first syllable: /ˈfækəlti/.

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