How to Pronounce "olfactory"
word
oʊɫˈfæktɝi
ohl-FAK-ter-ee
ɒlfˈæktəɹˌi
ol-FAK-tuh-ree
Definition
Related to the sense of smell or the act of smelling.
IPA Transcription
American English
oʊɫˈfæktɝi
British English
ɒlfˈæktəɹˌi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ohl-FAK-ter-ee
UK
ol-FAK-tuh-ree
Listen in Context
Dogs have a very sensitive olfactory system.
The olfactory nerves help us smell different odors.
Humans rely on their olfactory sense to enjoy food.
After a cold, my olfactory senses weren’t as sharp as usual.