factor

/ˈfæktər/

Syllables fac·tor

Stress FAC-tor

Phonics Breakdown

fac

/fæk/

short a

tor

/tər/

er schwa

Meaning

something that helps cause a result; a number that divides another number exactly

Sound Reference

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fac=/fæk/(fact) + tor=/tər/(doctor)

Example

Cost is an important factor in this decision.