To pronounce "reformatories", say REF-orm-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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REF-orm-at-or-ies
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"reformatories" has 5 syllables: ref-orm-at-or-ies. It rhymes with stories and categories, if that helps it stick.
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"Reformatories" has 5 syllables: ref · orm · at · or · ies.
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