How to Pronounce Factory

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈfæktəɹi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “factory”

"factory" has 2 syllables: fact-ory. It rhymes with satisfactory and olfactory, if that helps it stick.

What does factory mean?

noun

  1. A trading establishment, especially set up by merchants working in a foreign country.
  2. The position or state of being a factor.

adjective

  1. (of a configuration, part, etc.) Having come from the factory in the state it is currently in; original, stock.

    “See how there's another layer of metal there? That's not factory.”

Synonyms

fondacotradeposttrading postmanufactory

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Words that rhyme with factory

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

satisfactoryolfactoryunsatisfactoryrefractorytractory

Related words

manufactorymillworksworkshopmanufacturerindustrialshopmanufacture

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "factory"?▾

"Factory" has 2 syllables: fact · ory.

What is the IPA transcription of "factory"?▾

The IPA transcription of "factory" is /ˈfæktəɹi/.

What does "factory" mean?▾

Factory: A trading establishment, especially set up by merchants working in a foreign country.

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