How to Pronounce Cafeteria

To pronounce "cafeteria", say CAF-et-er-ia — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

CAF-et-er-ia

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💡 Tip for remembering “cafeteria”

"cafeteria" has 4 syllables: caf-et-er-ia. It rhymes with criteria and bacteria, if that helps it stick.

What does cafeteria mean?

noun

  1. A restaurant in which customers select their food at a counter then carry it on a tray to a table to eat
  2. A dining area in an institution where meals may be purchased (as above), provided, or brought in from elsewhere

Synonyms

canteenlunchroom

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Words that rhyme with cafeteria

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

criteriabacteriaspireadiphtherialisteriaspiraeamyria-

Related words

restaurantlunchroomcanteenlunchboxcantinabuffetdinercatering

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cafeteria"?▾

"Cafeteria" has 4 syllables: caf · et · er · ia.

What does "cafeteria" mean?▾

Cafeteria: A restaurant in which customers select their food at a counter then carry it on a tray to a table to eat

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