How to Pronounce "dormitory"
word
ˈdɔɹməˌtɔɹi
DOR-muh-tor-ee
dˈɔːmɪtəɹˌi
DAW-mih-tuh-ree
Definition
A dormitory is a building or large room where many students live and sleep, usually on a school or university campus.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɔɹməˌtɔɹi
British English
dˈɔːmɪtəɹˌi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DOR-muh-tor-ee
UK
DAW-mih-tuh-ree
Listen in Context
The university has a large dormitory for students.
She lives in the girls' dormitory.
After class, I go back to my dormitory to rest.
My roommate left the dormitory early this morning.