cafeteria
nounHow many syllables in cafeteria?
There are 5 syllables in the word cafeteria.How to pronounce cafeteria:
Definition of cafeteria:
- cafeteria (noun):
- a counter where light refreshments are served
- a restaurant where you serve yourself and pay a cashier.
- a restaurant in which the customers serve themselves or are served at a counter and take the food to tables to eat
Synonyms for cafeteria:
automat
brasserie
buffet
cafe
café
diner
eatery
eating place
grill
lunch counter
luncheonette
lunchroom
restaurant
snack bar
tavern
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Syllable Fun Fact
Secondary stress refers to the minor emphasis that can occur on additional syllables in longer words, distinct from the primary stress.
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