How to Pronounce "go to the lavatory"
expression
GOH tuh THUH LAV-uh-tor-ee
goh tuh THUH LAV-uh-tuh-ree
Definition
To leave in order to use the bathroom or toilet. 'Lavatory' is a formal or polite way of referring to a restroom.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡoʊ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɫævəˌtɔɹi
British English
ɡˈəʊ/ /tˈuː/ /ðə, ði/ /lˈævətəɹˌi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GOH tuh THUH LAV-uh-tor-ee
UK
goh tuh THUH LAV-uh-tuh-ree
Listen in Context
I need to go to the lavatory.
Where can I go to the lavatory?
He asked the teacher if he could go to the lavatory.
Excuse me, may I go to the lavatory?