How to pronounce laundromat
Say it like LAWN-druh-mat. Laundromat has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAWN).
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- LAWN
- druh
- mat
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Laundromat pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAWNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- druhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- matGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of laundromat
American and British speakers say laundromat in essentially the same way: /ˈlɔndrəˌmæt/ in the US and /ˈlɔːndrəʊˌmæt/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAWN-droh-mat.
What does laundromat mean?
- A self-service laundry facility with (traditionally) coin-operated (which now may use other per-load payment methods) washing machines, dryers, and sometimes ironing or pressing machines, open to the public for washing clothing and household cloth items.
- A money laundering operation.
Where does laundromat come from?
Blend of laundry + automatic.
Questions about saying laundromat
How do you pronounce laundromat?
Say LAWN-druh-mat. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɔndrəˌmæt/. In British English it is /ˈlɔːndrəʊˌmæt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in laundromat?
Laundromat has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAWN). Broken into parts: LAWN · druh · mat.
Do Americans and Brits say laundromat the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɔndrəˌmæt/ and the British form is /ˈlɔːndrəʊˌmæt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.