How to pronounce reformatory
Say it like ruh-FOR-muh-tor-ee. Reformatory has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOR).
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- ruh
- FOR
- muh
- tor
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reformatory pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- torGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of reformatory
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: rih-FAW-muh-tuh-ree.
What does reformatory mean?
- A prison, especially one for juveniles; a reform school.
- Of, pertaining to, or conducive to reform; reformative.
Words that rhyme with reformatory
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Questions about saying reformatory
How do you pronounce reformatory?
Say ruh-FOR-muh-tor-ee. The American pronunciation is /rəˈfɔrməˌtɔri/. In British English it is /rɪˈfɔːmətəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reformatory?
Reformatory has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOR). Broken into parts: ruh · FOR · muh · tor · ee.
Is reformatory pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /rɪˈfɔːmətəri/ (rih-FAW-muh-tuh-ree).