How to pronounce refectory
Say it like rih-FEK-tuh-ree. Refectory has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEK).
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- rih
- FEK
- tuh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Refectory pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of refectory
American and British speakers say refectory in essentially the same way: /rɪˈfɛktəri/ in the US and /rɪˈfɛktəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-FEK-tuh-ree.
What does refectory mean?
- A dining hall, especially in an institution such as a college or monastery.
Where does refectory come from?
Via Middle English refectori from Late Latin refectorium, from Latin reficere (“to remake, to rebuild”).
Words that rhyme with refectory
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of refectory.
Questions about saying refectory
How do you pronounce refectory?
Say rih-FEK-tuh-ree. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈfɛktəri/. In British English it is /rɪˈfɛktəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in refectory?
Refectory has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEK). Broken into parts: rih · FEK · tuh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say refectory the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈfɛktəri/ and the British form is /rɪˈfɛktəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.