How to Pronounce Prebendary

To pronounce "prebendary", say PREB-end-ary — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈpɹɛbəndəɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈpɹɛbəndəɹi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “prebendary”

"prebendary" has 3 syllables: preb-end-ary.

What does prebendary mean?

noun

  1. An honorary canon of a cathedral or collegiate church.

adjective

  1. Pertaining to the office or person of a prebendary; prebendal.
  2. Of or relating to official positions that are profitable for the incumbent, to the allocation of such positions, or to a system in which such allocation is prevalent.

Related words

prebendaryshipcanonrycanonprovostarchprelateprepositusdeanprelate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "prebendary"?▾

"Prebendary" has 3 syllables: preb · end · ary.

What is the IPA transcription of "prebendary"?▾

The IPA transcription of "prebendary" is /ˈpɹɛbəndəɹi/.

What does "prebendary" mean?▾

Prebendary: An honorary canon of a cathedral or collegiate church.

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