How to pronounce classroom
Say it like KLAS-room. Classroom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAS).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈklæsˌrum/KLAS-room
UK British/ˈklɑːsˌruːm/KLAHS-room
- KLAS
- room
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Classroom pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- roomGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of classroom
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: KLAHS-room.
What does classroom mean?
noun
- A room, often in a school, where classes take place.
Where does classroom come from?
From class + room.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying classroom
How do you pronounce classroom?
Say KLAS-room. The American pronunciation is /ˈklæsˌrum/. In British English it is /ˈklɑːsˌruːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in classroom?
Classroom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAS). Broken into parts: KLAS · room.
Is classroom 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 /ˈklɑːsˌruːm/ (KLAHS-room).