To pronounce "refractories", say REFR-act-or-ies — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"refractories" has 4 syllables: refr-act-or-ies. It rhymes with factories, if that helps it stick.
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"Refractories" has 4 syllables: refr · act · or · ies.
Refractories: A material or piece of material, such as a brick, that has a very high melting point.
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