How to pronounce bathtub
Say it like BATH-tub. Bathtub has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BATH).
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US American/ˈbæθtəb/BATH-tub
UK British/ˈbɑːθtʌb/BAHTH-tub
- BATH
- tub
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bathtub 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.
- tubKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bathtub
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: BAHTH-tub.
What does bathtub mean?
noun
- A large container for holding water in which a person may bathe (take a bath).“I had a long, leisurely soak in the bathtub.”
Where does bathtub come from?
From bath + tub.
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Questions about saying bathtub
How do you pronounce bathtub?
Say BATH-tub. The American pronunciation is /ˈbæθtəb/. In British English it is /ˈbɑːθtʌb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bathtub?
Bathtub has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BATH). Broken into parts: BATH · tub.
Is bathtub 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 /ˈbɑːθtʌb/ (BAHTH-tub).