How to Pronounce Launder

To pronounce "launder", say LAUND-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈlɑːndə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈlɑːndə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “launder”

"launder" has 2 syllables: laund-er. It rhymes with squander and condor, if that helps it stick.

What does launder mean?

noun

  1. A washerwoman or washerman.
  2. A trough used by miners to receive powdered ore from the box where it is beaten, or for carrying water to the stamps, or other apparatus for comminuting (sorting) the ore.

verb

  1. To wash; to wash, and to smooth with a flatiron or mangle; to wash and iron.
  2. To lave; to wet.

Synonyms

laundererlaundresswasherwomaninlayer

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Words that rhyme with launder

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

squandercondoryonderbondertransponderblonderresponderdonderalexandrebronder

Related words

washlavewhitenwhitewashcleanseclearrecycleretrain

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "launder"?▾

"Launder" has 2 syllables: laund · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "launder"?▾

The IPA transcription of "launder" is /ˈlɑːndə(ɹ)/.

What does "launder" mean?▾

Launder: A washerwoman or washerman.

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