how to pronounce rectory

/ˈɹɛktɚiː/

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rectory is pronounced in three syllables

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meanings of rectory

noun:

The residence of an Anglican rector.
The residence of Roman Catholic priest(s) associated with a parish church.

rectory frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word rectory occurs in english on average 0.2 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.