How to Pronounce "dispensary"
word
ˈdɪspɛnˌsɛɹi/, /dɪˈspɛnsɝi
di-SPEN-suh-ree
dɪspˈɛnsəɹi
dis-PEN-suh-ree
Definition
A dispensary is a place where medicines are prepared and given to people, often found in hospitals, clinics, or as a shop that sells medical products like a pharmacy.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɪspɛnˌsɛɹi/, /dɪˈspɛnsɝi
British English
dɪspˈɛnsəɹi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
di-SPEN-suh-ree
UK
dis-PEN-suh-ree
Listen in Context
The hospital has a dispensary where patients get their medicine.
You can visit the dispensary if you need free medical help.
My grandmother works at the local dispensary.
There's a new dispensary in town that helps people without insurance.