How to pronounce wardrobes
Say it like WOR-drohbz. Wardrobes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOR).
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- WOR
- drohbz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wardrobes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- drohbzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of wardrobes
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: WAW-drohbz.
What does wardrobes mean?
- plural of wardrobe How to pronounce wardrobe
- third-person singular simple present indicative of wardrobe How to pronounce wardrobe
Questions about saying wardrobes
How do you pronounce wardrobes?
Say WOR-drohbz. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɔrˌdroʊbz/. In British English it is /ˈwɔːˌdrəʊbz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wardrobes?
Wardrobes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOR). Broken into parts: WOR · drohbz.
Is wardrobes 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 /ˈwɔːˌdrəʊbz/ (WAW-drohbz).