How to Pronounce "lavatories"
word
ˈɫævəˌtɔɹiz
LAV-uh-tor-eez
lˈævətəɹˌiz
LAV-uh-tuh-reez
Definition
Lavatories are rooms or compartments with toilets and sinks for washing your hands, commonly found in public places such as airports, planes, or offices.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫævəˌtɔɹiz
British English
lˈævətəɹˌiz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LAV-uh-tor-eez
UK
LAV-uh-tuh-reez
Listen in Context
The lavatories are at the end of the hall.
There are two lavatories in this building.
Please use the lavatories before the flight takes off.
All the lavatories on this floor are being cleaned right now.