warp factor

Questions

How do you pronounce warp factor?

The recorded pronunciation is /wɔːp.fæk.tə(ɹ)/.

What does warp factor mean?

A hypothetical figure indicating a space vessel's speed greater than the speed of light.

Where does warp factor come from?

From the science-fiction series Star Trek.

How to pronounce warp factor

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “warp factor”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/wɔːp.fæk.tə(ɹ)/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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