How to pronounce courtrooms
Say it like KORT-roomz. Courtrooms has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KORT).
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- KORT
- roomz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Courtrooms pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KORTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- roomzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of courtrooms
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAWT-roomz.
What does courtrooms mean?
- plural of courtroom How to pronounce courtroom
Questions about saying courtrooms
How do you pronounce courtrooms?
Say KORT-roomz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔrtˌrumz/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːtˌruːmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in courtrooms?
Courtrooms has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KORT). Broken into parts: KORT · roomz.
Is courtrooms pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkɔːtˌruːmz/ (KAWT-roomz).