How to Pronounce "satisfactory"
word
/ˌsætəsˈfæktɹi/
sa-tis-FAK-tree
/sˌætɪsfˈæktəɹˌi/
sa-tis-FAK-tuh-ree
Definition
Good enough to meet expectations or needs, but not excellent; something that is adequate or acceptable.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌsætəsˈfæktɹi/
British English
/sˌætɪsfˈæktəɹˌi/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
sa-tis-FAK-tree
UK
sa-tis-FAK-tuh-ree
Listen in Context
Your test score was satisfactory, but you can do better next time.
The repair work on the car was satisfactory.
Her progress in English is satisfactory so far.
Honestly, the movie was just satisfactory—not great, not terrible.