How to Pronounce Factor

To pronounce "factor", say FACT-or — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈfæktə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈfæktə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “factor”

"factor" has 2 syllables: fact-or. It rhymes with benefactor and actor, if that helps it stick.

What does factor mean?

noun

  1. A doer, maker; a person who does things for another person or organization.

    “The factor of the trading post bought the furs.”

  2. An agent or representative.

verb

  1. To find all the factors of (a number or other mathematical object) (the objects that divide it evenly).
  2. (of a number or other mathematical object) To be a product of other objects.

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Words that rhyme with factor

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benefactoractormalefactortractorreactorsubcontractorchiropractordetractorrefractor

Related words

agentconstituentcomponentbrokerdivisoringredientelementworking

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "factor"?▾

"Factor" has 2 syllables: fact · or.

What is the IPA transcription of "factor"?▾

The IPA transcription of "factor" is /ˈfæktə/.

What does "factor" mean?▾

Factor: A doer, maker; a person who does things for another person or organization.

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