how to pronounce priory

/ˈpɹaɪ.ə.ɹi/

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priory is pronounced in three syllables

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An example use of priory in a speech by a native speaker of british english:

“… owned by Kirk and Priory in 1983 the …”

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 4.3 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.