How to Pronounce Dorms

To pronounce "dorms", say DORMS — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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DORMS

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"dorms" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with norms and performs, if that helps it stick.

What does dorms mean?

noun

  1. A room containing a number of beds (and often some other furniture and/or utilities) for sleeping, often applied to student and backpacker accommodation of this kind.
  2. A building or part of a building which houses students, soldiers, monks etc. who sleep there and use communal further facilities.

Synonyms

dorm

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Words that rhyme with dorms

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Related words

dormitoryhallcampusescoeddormitoriesdwellingshomeshostels

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dorms"?▾

"Dorms" has one syllable.

What does "dorms" mean?▾

Dorms: A room containing a number of beds (and often some other furniture and/or utilities) for sleeping, often applied to student and backpacker accommodation of this kind.

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