How to pronounce boathouse
Say it like BOHT-hows. Boathouse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOHT).
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- BOHT
- hows
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Boathouse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- howsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of boathouse
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BOHT-hows.
What does boathouse mean?
- A building at the edge of a river, lake or other body of water in which boats are kept.
Where does boathouse come from?
From boat + house.
Questions about saying boathouse
How do you pronounce boathouse?
Say BOHT-hows. The American pronunciation is /ˈboʊtˌhaʊs/. In British English it is /ˈbəʊtˌhaʊs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in boathouse?
Boathouse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOHT). Broken into parts: BOHT · hows.
Is boathouse pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈbəʊtˌhaʊs/ (BOHT-hows).