How to pronounce alehouse
Say it like AYL-hows. Alehouse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AYL).
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- AYL
- hows
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alehouse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AYLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- howsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of alehouse
American and British speakers say alehouse in essentially the same way: /ˈeɪlˌhaʊs/ in the US and /ˈeɪlˌhaʊs/ in the UK.
British respelling: AYL-hows.
What does alehouse mean?
- A business, such as an inn or tavern, where ale is sold; (loosely) any beerhouse.
Where does alehouse come from?
From Middle English alehous, alehuse from Old English ealuhūs.
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Words that rhyme with alehouse
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Questions about saying alehouse
How do you pronounce alehouse?
Say AYL-hows. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪlˌhaʊs/. In British English it is /ˈeɪlˌhaʊs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alehouse?
Alehouse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AYL). Broken into parts: AYL · hows.
Do Americans and Brits say alehouse the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈeɪlˌhaʊs/ and the British form is /ˈeɪlˌhaʊs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.