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Bathtub: how to say it, spell it and use it

bathtub

/ˈbæθtʌb/

Short answer

The English word bathtub is pronounced /ˈbæθtʌb/. It is spelled B-A-T-H-T-U-B and has 7 letters. With a or an: a bathtub. The plural is bathtubs. In British English people say bath.

Example sentence

I wash in the bathtub.

American English. British English says bath.

Key facts

English
bathtub
Pronunciation
/ˈbæθtʌb/
With a or an
a bathtub
Plural
bathtubs
British
bath
Spelling
B-A-T-H-T-U-B
Number of letters
7
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How do you pronounce bathtub?

Bathtub is pronounced /ˈbæθtʌb/. Press the listen button on this page to hear it.

How do you spell bathtub?

Bathtub is spelled B-A-T-H-T-U-B. It has 7 letters.

What is the plural of bathtub?

The plural of bathtub is bathtubs.

Do you say a or an before bathtub?

Say a bathtub.

How do you use bathtub in a sentence?

For example: I wash in the bathtub.

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