How to pronounce laundry
Say it like LAWN-dree. Laundry has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAWN).
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- LAWN
- dree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Laundry 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.
- dreeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of laundry
American and British speakers say laundry in essentially the same way: /ˈlɔndri/ in the US and /ˈlɔːndri/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAWN-dree.
What does laundry mean?
- garments or white goods that can be cleaned by laundering
- workplace where clothes are washed and ironed
Where does laundry come from?
From Middle English lavendrie, from Old French lavanderie, from Latin lavandaria.
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Questions about saying laundry
How do you pronounce laundry?
Say LAWN-dree. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɔndri/. In British English it is /ˈlɔːndri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in laundry?
Laundry has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAWN). Broken into parts: LAWN · dree.
Do Americans and Brits say laundry the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɔndri/ and the British form is /ˈlɔːndri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.