How to Pronounce "lavatory"
word
ˈɫævəˌtɔɹi
LAV-uh-tor-ee
lˈævətəɹˌi
LAV-uh-tuh-ree
Definition
A lavatory is a formal or old-fashioned word for a room with a toilet and a sink for washing hands, especially used in public places or transportation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫævəˌtɔɹi
British English
lˈævətəɹˌi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LAV-uh-tor-ee
UK
LAV-uh-tuh-ree
Listen in Context
Where is the lavatory?
The train has a clean lavatory at the end of the carriage.
Please use the lavatory before takeoff.
The sign says the lavatory is out of order.