How to pronounce factors
Say it like FAK-terz. Factors has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAK).
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US American/ˈfæktɚz/FAK-terz
UK British/ˈfæktəz/FAK-tuz
- FAK
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Factors pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of factors
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAK-tuz.
What does factors mean?
noun
- plural of factor How to pronounce factor
- third-person singular simple present indicative of factor How to pronounce factor
Questions about saying factors
How do you pronounce factors?
Say FAK-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈfæktɚz/. In British English it is /ˈfæktəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in factors?
Factors has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAK). Broken into parts: FAK · terz.
Is factors pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈfæktəz/ (FAK-tuz).