How to Pronounce "dorm"
word
/ˈdɔɹm/
dorm
/dˈɔːm/
dawm
Definition
A dorm is a building or a room at a college or university where students live during the school year. It is a short form of “dormitory” and is common in everyday English.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈdɔɹm/
British English
/dˈɔːm/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
dorm
UK
dawm
Listen in Context
I live in a dorm near campus.
Her dorm is very quiet at night.
We met in the dorm kitchen.
The dorm was so noisy last night that I barely slept.