How to pronounce restrooms
Say it like REST-roomz. Restrooms has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REST).
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- REST
- roomz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Restrooms pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RESTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- roomzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of restrooms
American and British speakers say restrooms in essentially the same way: /ˈrɛstˌrumz/ in the US and /ˈrɛstˌruːmz/ in the UK.
British respelling: REST-roomz.
What does restrooms mean?
- plural of restroom How to pronounce restroom
Questions about saying restrooms
How do you pronounce restrooms?
Say REST-roomz. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛstˌrumz/. In British English it is /ˈrɛstˌruːmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in restrooms?
Restrooms has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REST). Broken into parts: REST · roomz.
Do Americans and Brits say restrooms the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɛstˌrumz/ and the British form is /ˈrɛstˌruːmz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.