how to pronounce priory

/ˈpɹaɪɚiː/

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priory is pronounced in three syllables

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meanings of priory

noun:

A monastery or convent governed by a prior or prioress.

priory frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word priory occurs in english on average 0.8 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.