How to pronounce storeroom
Say it like STOR-room. Storeroom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOR).
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- STOR
- room
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Storeroom pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- roomGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of storeroom
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STAW-room.
What does storeroom mean?
- A room used for storage.
Where does storeroom come from?
From store + room.
Questions about saying storeroom
How do you pronounce storeroom?
Say STOR-room. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɔrˌrum/. In British English it is /ˈstɔːˌruːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in storeroom?
Storeroom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOR). Broken into parts: STOR · room.
Is storeroom pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈstɔːˌruːm/ (STAW-room).