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bathroom
Definition:
(nou) a room (as in a residence) containing a bathtub or shower and usually a washbasin and toilet (nou) a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈbɑːθruːm
Examples:
There are towels and soaps in the bathroom.
Debbie hides with the woman in the bathroom.
Fitzgerald ran to the bathroom and vomited.
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Common mistakes of bathroom pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners place stress incorrectly, saying "BATH-room" instead of "bath-ROOM" (US: ˈbæθˌrum, UK: ˈbɑːθˌruːm). Tip: Remember that the second syllable carries the primary stress.
- Vowel confusion: The vowel sound in "bath" can be tricky. In US English, it's pronounced with a short "a" as in "cat" (ˈbæθ), while in UK English, it's a longer "a" like in "father" (ˈbɑːθ). Tip: Practice the vowel sounds separately to master them.
- Overlooking the "th" sound: Some may pronounce "bathroom" as "bafroom" or "bathrum," omitting the "th" sound. The correct pronunciation includes the "th" as in "think" (ˈbæθˌrum, ˈbɑːθˌruːm). Tip: Focus on placing your tongue between your teeth for the "th" sound.
- Incorrectly pronouncing the "r": In some accents, the "r" in "room" may be softened or omitted, leading to "bathoom." The correct pronunciation has a clear "r" sound (ˈbæθˌrum, ˈbɑːθˌruːm). Tip: Practice saying "room" alone to ensure clarity in the "r" sound.
- Adding extra syllables: Some learners might say "bathroom" as "bath-er-room" or "bath-room." The word should have only two syllables (ˈbæθˌrum, ˈbɑːθˌruːm). Tip: Break the word down into its two syllables and practice saying them together.