Cathedral
9 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The principal church of a diocese, containing the bishop's official seat or throne. Typically a large, impressive building of significant architectural and historical importance.
“The Gothic cathedral featured stunning stained glass windows and soaring vaulted ceilings.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/kəˈθiː.drəl/
Syllables
ca·the·dral
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Contains 'edral' ending and 'th' combination; watch for the vowel distribution
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Scrabble
Worth 14 points; the 'th' and 'd' provide good scoring potential
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