How to Pronounce Laundry

To pronounce "laundry", say LAUNDRY — one syllable, IPA /ˈlɑn.dɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ˈlɑn.dɹi/

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💡 Tip for remembering “laundry”

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

What does laundry mean?

noun

  1. A laundering; a washing.
  2. A place or room where laundering is done - including, by extension, other forms of laundering than clothes washing.

Synonyms

washinglaundrettelaundromatlavatorywashateria

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Words that rhyme with laundry

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quandarycondreymondrypolandriwandrey

Related words

washwashableslaunderinglaundromattowelscrubberwashoutlavage

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "laundry"?▾

"Laundry" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "laundry"?▾

The IPA transcription of "laundry" is /ˈlɑn.dɹi/.

What does "laundry" mean?▾

Laundry: A laundering; a washing.

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