How to Pronounce Faculty

To pronounce "faculty", say FAC-ulty — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈfæ.kəl.ti/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˈfæ.kəl.ti/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “faculty”

"faculty" has 2 syllables: fac-ulty.

What does faculty mean?

noun

  1. The academic staff at schools, colleges, universities or not-for-profit research institutes, as opposed to the students or support staff.
  2. A division of a university.

    “She transferred from the Faculty of Science to the Faculty of Medicine.”

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "faculty"?▾

"Faculty" has 2 syllables: fac · ulty.

What is the IPA transcription of "faculty"?▾

The IPA transcription of "faculty" is /ˈfæ.kəl.ti/.

What does "faculty" mean?▾

Faculty: The academic staff at schools, colleges, universities or not-for-profit research institutes, as opposed to the students or support staff.

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