How to pronounce facture
Say it like FAK-cher. Facture has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAK).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈfæktʃər/FAK-cher
UK British/ˈfæktʃə/FAK-chuh
- FAK
- cher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Facture 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.
- cherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of facture
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAK-chuh.
What does facture mean?
noun
- An invoice or bill of parcels.
Where does facture come from?
From French facture (“a making, invoice”), from Latin factura (“a making”).
Questions about saying facture
How do you pronounce facture?
Say FAK-cher. The American pronunciation is /ˈfæktʃər/. In British English it is /ˈfæktʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in facture?
Facture has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAK). Broken into parts: FAK · cher.
Is facture 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 /ˈfæktʃə/ (FAK-chuh).