How to pronounce factory
Say it like FAK-tuh-ree. Factory has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAK).
- FAK
- tuh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Factory 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of factory
American and British speakers say factory in essentially the same way: /ˈfæktəri/ in the US and /ˈfæktəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: FAK-tuh-ree.
What does factory mean?
- A building or other place where manufacturing takes place.“History has shown that, even without cheap labor, factories run perfectly well.”
- A police station.
- A device or process that produces or manufactures something.
- Having come from the factory in the state it is currently in; original, stock.“See how there's another layer of metal there? That's not factory.”
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- manufactory
- mill
- manufacturing plant
Words that rhyme with factory
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of factory.
Questions about saying factory
How do you pronounce factory?
Say FAK-tuh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈfæktəri/. In British English it is /ˈfæktəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in factory?
Factory has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAK). Broken into parts: FAK · tuh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say factory the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfæktəri/ and the British form is /ˈfæktəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.