How to pronounce "satisfactory"

satisfactory

Sports & Recreation
American
/ˌsætɪsˈfæktəri/

Syllable Breakdown

sat is fac tor y

How natives say satisfactory

British
/ˌsætɪsˈfæktri/

Syllable Breakdown

sat is fac tri

How natives say satisfactory

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • 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'.

Common Mistakes

  • sah-tis-fac-tree (missing 'tor' syllable)

  • sat-is-fac-try (incorrect ending syllable)

  • sat-is-fac-tor-re (extra syllable 're')

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with 'sat', rhymed with 'pat'.

  • Add 'is', lightly pronounced.

  • Say 'fac' as in 'fact'.

  • Say 'tri' with a clipped ending like 'tree'.

common mistakes

  • sah-tis-fac-tree (missing 'tor' syllable)

  • sat-is-fac-tri (missing 'tor' part)

  • sat-is-fac-tor-ree (incorrect 'ree' ending)

FAQ

Why is 'satisfactory' hard to say?

It has many syllables that can confuse learners.

Which part is stressed?

The stress is on the third syllable: 'fac'.

How does stress affect pronunciation?

It makes 'fac' more prominent, while others are softer.

Definition

satisfactory

Good enough for a particular purpose.

Word Family

satisfy

/ˈsætɪsfaɪ/

verb

To fulfill the needs or desires

Example: This meal will satisfy your hunger.

satisfaction

/ˌsætɪsˈfækʃən/

noun

Fulfillment of needs or desires

Example: She felt satisfaction with the results.

satisfactory

/ˌsætɪsˈfæktri/

adjective

Acceptable or adequate

Example: The solution is satisfactory.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Satisfaction has more emphasis on 'fak-shun'.

Satisfy ends with 'fi', not 'tory'.

Satisfactory includes 'tor', unlike 'satisfy'.

Pro Tips

Practice syllables

Break the word into its syllables to practice.

Focus on stress

Remember to stress 'fac' to improve clarity.

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