How to pronounce cloakroom
Say it like KLOH-kroom. Cloakroom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOH).
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- KLOH
- kroom
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cloakroom pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kroomGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of cloakroom
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KLOH-kroom.
What does cloakroom mean?
- A room intended for holding guests' cloaks and other heavy outerwear, as at a theater or night club.
- A room intended for holding luggage, as at an airport.
- A private lounge next to a legislative chamber.
Where does cloakroom come from?
From cloak + room.
Questions about saying cloakroom
How do you pronounce cloakroom?
Say KLOH-kroom. The American pronunciation is /ˈkloʊˌkrum/. In British English it is /ˈkləʊˌkruːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cloakroom?
Cloakroom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLOH). Broken into parts: KLOH · kroom.
Is cloakroom pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈkləʊˌkruːm/ (KLOH-kroom).