How to Pronounce Bathroom

To pronounce "bathroom", say BATHR-oom — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbæθ.ɹuːm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈbæθ.ɹuːm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bathroom”

"bathroom" has 2 syllables: bathr-oom. It rhymes with plume and presume, if that helps it stick.

What does bathroom mean?

noun

  1. A room containing a shower and/or bathtub, and (typically but not necessarily) a toilet.
  2. A lavatory: a room containing a toilet and (typically but not necessarily) a bathtub.

    “Most Americans don't know 'WC' and many Brits mock 'bathroom' but almost everyone understands 'toilet' or 'lavatory'.”

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Words that rhyme with bathroom

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

plumepresumeloomexhumeboomroomassumefumetombgloomspumeresume

Related words

lavtoiletlavatorybathjohnprivyfacilitycan

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bathroom"?▾

"Bathroom" has 2 syllables: bathr · oom.

What is the IPA transcription of "bathroom"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bathroom" is /ˈbæθ.ɹuːm/.

What does "bathroom" mean?▾

Bathroom: A room containing a shower and/or bathtub, and (typically but not necessarily) a toilet.

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