lavatory
LA-va-TAW-ree
lavatoree
/ˈlævəˌtɔɹi/ · 4 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “lavatory” is spelled “lavatoree”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | l | a | v | a | t | aw | r | ee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /l/ | /æ/ | /v/ | /ə/ | /t/ | /ɔ/ | /ɹ/ | /i/ |
English writes “lavatory” with
8 letters for 8 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“lavatoree” — 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 “lavatory”
verysorrythreestoryfreecountrymarrymaryharryhungry
“lavatory” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “lavatory”?
“lavatory” is pronounced LA-va-TAW-ree — IPA /ˈlævəˌtɔɹi/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “lavatoree”.
How many syllables are in “lavatory”?
“lavatory” has 4 syllables: LA-va-TAW-ree (the capitalized syllable is stressed).