How to pronounce dormitory

dormitory

/ˈdɔːrmətɔːri/

4 syllables, stress on the first

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/d/as in day	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth. Do not turn it into “t” at the end of a word.
/ɔː/as in thought	A long, open “aw” with rounded lips. Do not finish it with “oo”.
/r/as in red	The tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/m/as in man	Lips closed, air through the nose.
/ə/as in cup	A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/t/as in ten	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/ɔː/as in thought	A long, open “aw” with rounded lips. Do not finish it with “oo”.
/r/as in red	The tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/i/as in sheep	A long, tense “ee”; lips spread as in a smile.

Only international students live in the new dormitory.

How do you pronounce dormitory?

Dormitory is pronounced /ˈdɔːrmətɔːri/ in American English.

How many syllables are in dormitory?

Dormitory has 4 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in dormitory?

The first syllable: /ˈdɔːrmətɔːri/.