How to pronounce launderette
Say it like lawn-duh-RET. Launderette has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RET).
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- lawn
- duh
- RET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Launderette pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lawnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of launderette
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
British respelling: lawn-DRET.
What does launderette mean?
- A place that has facilities for washing and drying clothes that the public may pay to use.
- A money laundering operation.
Where does launderette come from?
Genericized trademark of Launderette; originally a proprietary name (1940s) of Bendix corporation, from launder + -ette.
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Words that rhyme with launderette
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Questions about saying launderette
How do you pronounce launderette?
Say lawn-duh-RET. The American pronunciation is /lɔndəˈrɛt/. In British English it is /lɔːnˈdrɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in launderette?
Launderette has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RET). Broken into parts: lawn · duh · RET.
Is launderette pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /lɔːnˈdrɛt/ (lawn-DRET).