How to pronounce misfactor
Say it like mis-FAK-ter. Misfactor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FAK).
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- mis
- FAK
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misfactor pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- misKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of misfactor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: mis-FAK-tuh.
What does misfactor mean?
- To err when determining the factors of.
- To incorrectly analyze the role or importance of (something that influences or determines a result).
- To refactor incorrectly.
- A person or thing that causes or influences something to its detriment.
Where does misfactor come from?
From mis- + factor.
Words that rhyme with misfactor
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of misfactor.
Questions about saying misfactor
How do you pronounce misfactor?
Say mis-FAK-ter. The American pronunciation is /mɪsˈfæktər/. In British English it is /mɪsˈfæktə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misfactor?
Misfactor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FAK). Broken into parts: mis · FAK · ter.
Is misfactor 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 /mɪsˈfæktə/ (mis-FAK-tuh).