How to pronounce dorm
Say it like DORM. Dorm is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DORM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dorm pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DORMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of dorm
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DAWM.
What does dorm mean?
- a college or university building containing living quarters for students
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with dorm
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dorm.
Questions about saying dorm
How do you pronounce dorm?
Say DORM. The American pronunciation is /dɔrm/. In British English it is /dɔːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dorm?
Dorm is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DORM.
Is dorm 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 /dɔːm/ (DAWM).