Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

priory

/ˈpɹaɪəɹ.i/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.03 in modern English

Syllables: pri-o-ry
IPA: /ˈpɹaɪəɹ.i/

11

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

3

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A monastery or convent governed by a prior or prioress.

Etymology

From Anglo-Norman priorie.

Inflected Forms

priories (plural)

Phrases

alien priory

Frequently Paired Words

prior prioress priorate priorship

Rhymes With

diary fiery friary nyeri inquiry enquiry expiry wiry eyrie firey miry spiry

Questions

How do you pronounce priory?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈpɹaɪəɹ.i/.
What does priory mean?: A monastery or convent governed by a prior or prioress.
Where does priory come from?: From Anglo-Norman priorie.

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