How to Pronounce "infirmary"
word
/ɪnˈfɝmɝi/
in-FUR-muh-ree
/ɪnfˈɜːməɹi/
in-FUR-muh-ree
Definition
A place in a school, prison, or other institution where people receive medical care; a small hospital.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ɪnˈfɝmɝi/
British English
/ɪnfˈɜːməɹi/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-FUR-muh-ree
UK
in-FUR-muh-ree
Listen in Context
If you feel sick at school, go to the infirmary.
The injured soldier was taken to the infirmary.
The school's infirmary is open all day.
After twisting his ankle in gym, he went straight to the infirmary.