How to pronounce "factory"

factory

Noun
American
/ˈfæk.tə.ri/

Syllable Breakdown

fac to ry

How natives say factory

British
/ˈfæk.t(ə).ri/

Syllable Breakdown

fac to ry

How natives say factory

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with 'f' sound as in 'fish'.

  • Add 'æk', like 'act' without the 't'.

  • End with 'tə.ri', where 'tə' is like 'ta' in 'tab', and 'ri' sounds like 'ree'.

Common Mistakes

  • mispronouncing as 'fac-to-ray' (fac-to-ry)

  • using 'too' instead of 'to' (fac-too-ry)

  • missing the 'r' sound (fac-to-ee)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Begin with 'f' sound as in 'fish'.

  • Add 'æk', as in 'act' without the 't'.

  • Finish with 'tə.ri', where 't' is more pronounced, and 'ri' sounds like 'ree'.

common mistakes

  • mispronouncing as 'fac-to-ray' (fac-to-ry)

  • using 'too' instead of 'to' (fac-to-ry)

  • missing the 'r' sound (fac-to-ee)

FAQ

Why is the 'f' in 'factory' pronounced like in 'fish'?

The letter 'f' consistently sounds like 'f' in English words.

Is the 'r' in 'factory' silent?

No, the 'r' should be pronounced as 'ree' at the end.

Why is 'to' in 'factory' not pronounced as 'too'?

'To' in 'factory' is unstressed, making it sound like 'tə'.

Definition

factory

A place where goods are made.

Word Family

factor

/ˈfæk.tər/

noun

A part that influences a result

Example: The weather was a factor in their decision.

manufacture

/ˌmæn.jəˈfæk.tʃər/

verb

To make goods on a large scale

Example: They manufacture toys.

factory-made

/ˈfæk.tə.ri ˌmeɪd/

adjective

Made in a factory

Example: This is a factory-made item.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Factor ends with 'tər' while factory ends with 'tə.ri'.

Manufacture has 'man' at the beginning and 'facture' uses the 'ch' sound.

Factory-made combines 'factory' with 'made', adding the 'd' sound.

Pro Tips

Practice with similar words

Try saying 'factory', 'factor', and 'faculty' to notice differences.

Check your syllable stress

Ensure you stress the first syllable clearly: 'FAC-to-ry'.

Nearby Words

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ability

/əˈbɪləti/

accessory

/əkˈsɛsəri/

adapt

/əˈdæpt/

adjust

/əˈdʒʌst/

advance

/ədˈvæns/

also

/ˈɔl.soʊ/

alter

/ˈɔltər/

apparatus

/ˌæp.əˈɹeɪ.təs/

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