How to Pronounce Wardrobe

To pronounce "wardrobe", say WARDR-ob-e — 3 syllables, IPA / ˈwɔːdɹəʊb/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ ˈwɔːdɹəʊb/

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💡 Tip for remembering “wardrobe”

"wardrobe" has 3 syllables: wardr-ob-e. It rhymes with probe and globe, if that helps it stick.

What does wardrobe mean?

noun

  1. A room for keeping clothes and armor safe, particularly a dressing room or walk-in closet beside a bedroom.
  2. A governmental office or department in a monarchy which purchases, keeps, and cares for royal clothes.

verb

  1. To act as a wardrobe department, to provide clothing or sets of clothes.

Synonyms

costume departmentarmoirclosetcupboarddresserpressshrankbedroom

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Words that rhyme with wardrobe

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

probeglobestrobelobeshobemicrobejobetobeanaerobe

Related words

closetpresscupboardlockerarmoiredressercabinetcrib

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "wardrobe"?▾

"Wardrobe" has 3 syllables: wardr · ob · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "wardrobe"?▾

The IPA transcription of "wardrobe" is / ˈwɔːdɹəʊb/.

What does "wardrobe" mean?▾

Wardrobe: A room for keeping clothes and armor safe, particularly a dressing room or walk-in closet beside a bedroom.

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