How to Pronounce "courtroom"
word
KORT-room
KAWT-room
Definition
A courtroom is the room in a courthouse where a judge, lawyers, and other people take part in a legal trial or hearing. It is the official space where court cases are heard.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈkɔɹˌtɹum/
British English
/kˈɔːtɹuːm/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KORT-room
UK
KAWT-room
Listen in Context
The judge walked into the courtroom at nine o'clock.
Everyone stood when she entered the courtroom.
The courtroom was full of reporters.
As soon as he stepped into the courtroom, the room went completely silent.