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factor
Definition:
(nou) anything that contributes causally to a result (nou) an abstract part of something (nou) one of two or more integers that can be exactly divided into another integer (nou) a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission (nou) any of the numbers (or symbols) that form a product when multiplied together (nou) an independent variable in statistics (nou) a segment of DNA that is involved in producing a polypeptide chain; it can include regions preceding and following the coding DNA as well as introns between the exons; it is considered a unit of heredity
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈfæktə
Examples:
Conditions of the serfdom are only a minor factor in all of that.
Do you know how to factorize using the highest common factor
Dehydration is always a factor in the desert.
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Common mistakes of factor pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, pronouncing it as "fac-ˈtor". The correct pronunciation is "ˈfæk.tər" in US English and "ˈfæk.tə" in UK English. Tip: Focus on the first syllable for correct stress.
- Vowel confusion: The vowel sound in the first syllable is often pronounced incorrectly, as in "fay-ctor" or "fih-ctor". The correct sound is the short "æ" as in "cat", making it "ˈfæk.tər". Tip: Practice saying "cat" to get the right vowel sound.
- Silent letters: Some may mistakenly pronounce "factor" as "fak-tor" by emphasizing the "t". The "t" is not silent, but it is subtle. The correct pronunciation is "ˈfæk.tər". Tip: Listen to native speakers to hear the smooth transition between sounds.
- Overemphasis on the "r": Learners sometimes over-pronounce the "r" at the end, saying "fac-torrr". In both US and UK pronunciations, the "r" is softer and less pronounced. Tip: Keep the "r" light and focus on blending it with the preceding vowel.
- Incorrect syllable count: Some might pronounce it as a three-syllable word, such as "fac-toor". "Factor" has only two syllables: "ˈfæk.tər" in US English and "ˈfæk.tə" in UK English. Tip: Break it down into two clear syllables for accuracy.