How to Pronounce "dormitories"
word
ˈdɔɹməˌtɔɹiz
DAWR-muh-taw-reez
dˈɔːmɪtəɹˌiz
DAW-mi-tuh-reez
Definition
Buildings or rooms where students, especially at colleges or universities, live and sleep together. Sometimes used for other types of shared housing.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɔɹməˌtɔɹiz
British English
dˈɔːmɪtəɹˌiz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DAWR-muh-taw-reez
UK
DAW-mi-tuh-reez
Listen in Context
The university has three large dormitories for students.
Many freshmen live in dormitories during their first year.
Boys and girls have separate dormitories in the school.
Most friendships in college start in the dormitories.