How to Pronounce Observatories

To pronounce "observatories", say OBS-erv-at-or-ies — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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OBS-erv-at-or-ies

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💡 Tip for remembering “observatories”

"observatories" has 5 syllables: obs-erv-at-or-ies. It rhymes with stories and categories, if that helps it stick.

What does observatories mean?

noun

  1. A place where stars, planets and other celestial bodies are observed, usually through a telescope; also place for observing meteorological or other natural phenomena.
  2. A lookout (vantage point with a view of the surrounding area)

Words that rhyme with observatories

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

storiescategoriesterritoriesgloriesreformatoriesinterrogatorieslaboratorieslorriesallegorieslavatoriesrepositoriessignatories

Related words

observationsobserversstationswatchdogstelescopesastronomersastronomyastronomer

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How many syllables are in "observatories"?▾

"Observatories" has 5 syllables: obs · erv · at · or · ies.

What does "observatories" mean?▾

Observatories: A place where stars, planets and other celestial bodies are observed, usually through a telescope; also place for observing meteorological or other natural phenomena.

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