How to pronounce schoolroom
Say it like SKOOL-room. Schoolroom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOOL).
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- SKOOL
- room
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Schoolroom pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKOOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- roomGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of schoolroom
American and British speakers say schoolroom in essentially the same way: /ˈskulˌrum/ in the US and /ˈskuːlˌruːm/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKOOL-room.
What does schoolroom mean?
- A classroom, a room in a school used for instruction.
Where does schoolroom come from?
From school + room.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying schoolroom
How do you pronounce schoolroom?
Say SKOOL-room. The American pronunciation is /ˈskulˌrum/. In British English it is /ˈskuːlˌruːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in schoolroom?
Schoolroom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOOL). Broken into parts: SKOOL · room.
Do Americans and Brits say schoolroom the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskulˌrum/ and the British form is /ˈskuːlˌruːm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.