How to Pronounce Factorial

To pronounce "factorial", say FACT-or-ial — 3 syllables, IPA /fækˈtɔːɹi.əl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/fækˈtɔːɹi.əl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “factorial”

"factorial" has 3 syllables: fact-or-ial.

What does factorial mean?

noun

  1. The result of multiplying a given number of consecutive integers from 1 to the given number. In equations, it is symbolized by an exclamation mark (!). For example, 5! = 1 × 2 × 3 × 4 × 5 = 120.

adjective

  1. Of or pertaining to a factor or factorial.
  2. Of or pertaining to a factor, a kind of business agent.

Related words

factorfactorializationhyperfactorialfactorialitysubfactorialbangsuperfactorialfactorion

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "factorial"?▾

"Factorial" has 3 syllables: fact · or · ial.

What is the IPA transcription of "factorial"?▾

The IPA transcription of "factorial" is /fækˈtɔːɹi.əl/.

What does "factorial" mean?▾

Factorial: The result of multiplying a given number of consecutive integers from 1 to the given number. In equations, it is symbolized by an exclamation mark (!). For example, 5! = 1 × 2 × 3 × 4 × 5 = 120.

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