How to pronounce bathrobe
Say it like BATH-rohb. Bathrobe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BATH).
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US American/ˈbæθroʊb/BATH-rohb
UK British/ˈbɑːθrəʊb/BAH-throhb
- BATH
- rohb
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bathrobe pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BATHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- rohbKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of bathrobe
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BAH-throhb.
What does bathrobe mean?
noun
- A robe usually made of terrycloth intended to be worn when one is still damp from bathing or when there is no immediate need to dress fully.
Where does bathrobe come from?
From bath + robe.
Questions about saying bathrobe
How do you pronounce bathrobe?
Say BATH-rohb. The American pronunciation is /ˈbæθroʊb/. In British English it is /ˈbɑːθrəʊb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bathrobe?
Bathrobe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BATH). Broken into parts: BATH · rohb.
Is bathrobe pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /ˈbɑːθrəʊb/ (BAH-throhb).