How to pronounce olfactory
Say it like ohl-FAK-tuh-ree. Olfactory has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FAK).
- ohl
- FAK
- tuh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Olfactory pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ohlKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- 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 olfactory
American and British speakers say olfactory in essentially the same way: /oʊlˈfæktəri/ in the US and /ɒlˈfæktəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: ol-FAK-tuh-ree.
What does olfactory mean?
- Concerning the sense of smell.“olfactory receptor”
- The sense of smell.
Where does olfactory come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin olfactōrius.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- olfactive
Words that rhyme with olfactory
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of olfactory.
Questions about saying olfactory
How do you pronounce olfactory?
Say ohl-FAK-tuh-ree. The American pronunciation is /oʊlˈfæktəri/. In British English it is /ɒlˈfæktəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in olfactory?
Olfactory has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FAK). Broken into parts: ohl · FAK · tuh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say olfactory the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /oʊlˈfæktəri/ and the British form is /ɒlˈfæktəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.