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How to pronounce classroom

classroom
/ˈklæsruːm/
2 syllables, stress on the first

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Classroom, sound by sound

/k/as in catWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/æ/as in catOpen the mouth wide, as for “ah”, but say “e”. Wider than in “bed”.
/s/as in seeTongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/r/as in redThe tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/uː/as in foodA long “oo” with rounded lips.
/m/as in manLips closed, air through the nose.

In a sentence

There is a tall man in the classroom.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce classroom?

Classroom is pronounced /ˈklæsruːm/ in American English.

How many syllables are in classroom?

Classroom has 2 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in classroom?

The first syllable: /ˈklæsruːm/.

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