Start with 'sat' rhyme it with 'cat'.
Add 'is', like 'island'.
Say 'fac' as in 'fact'.
Add 'tor' pronounced as 'tour'.
End with 'y' sounding like 'ee' in 'see'.
sah-tis-fac-tree (missing 'tor' syllable)
sat-is-fac-try (incorrect ending syllable)
sat-is-fac-tor-re (extra syllable 're')
Start with 'sat', rhymed with 'pat'.
Add 'is', lightly pronounced.
Say 'fac' as in 'fact'.
Say 'tri' with a clipped ending like 'tree'.
sah-tis-fac-tree (missing 'tor' syllable)
sat-is-fac-tri (missing 'tor' part)
sat-is-fac-tor-ree (incorrect 'ree' ending)
It has many syllables that can confuse learners.
The stress is on the third syllable: 'fac'.
It makes 'fac' more prominent, while others are softer.
Good enough for a particular purpose.
/ˈsætɪsfaɪ/
To fulfill the needs or desires
/ˌsætɪsˈfækʃən/
Fulfillment of needs or desires
/ˌsætɪsˈfæktri/
Acceptable or adequate
Satisfaction has more emphasis on 'fak-shun'.
Satisfy ends with 'fi', not 'tory'.
Satisfactory includes 'tor', unlike 'satisfy'.
Break the word into its syllables to practice.
Remember to stress 'fac' to improve clarity.
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