dormitory
DOR-ma-TAW-ree
dormatoree
/ˈdɔɹməˌtɔɹi/ · 4 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “dormitory” is spelled “dormatoree”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | d | aw | r | m | a | t | aw | r | ee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /d/ | /ɔ/ | /ɹ/ | /m/ | /ə/ | /t/ | /ɔ/ | /ɹ/ | /i/ |
English writes “dormitory” with
9 letters for 9 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“dormatoree” — no silent letters, and the same spelling
always makes the same sound, so you can read it exactly as it looks.
Words that rhyme with “dormitory”
verysorrythreestoryfreecountrymarrymaryharryhungry
“dormitory” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “dormitory”?
“dormitory” is pronounced DOR-ma-TAW-ree — IPA /ˈdɔɹməˌtɔɹi/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “dormatoree”.
How many syllables are in “dormitory”?
“dormitory” has 4 syllables: DOR-ma-TAW-ree (the capitalized syllable is stressed).