How to pronounce bughouse
Say it like BUHG-hows. Bughouse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHG).
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- BUHG
- hows
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bughouse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BUHGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- howsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of bughouse
American and British speakers say bughouse in essentially the same way: /ˈbʌɡhaʊs/ in the US and /ˈbʌɡhaʊs/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUHG-hows.
What does bughouse mean?
- A flea-infested hotel, lodging-house etc.
- A prison.
- A hospital, especially a lunatic asylum.
- Crazy, insane.
Where does bughouse come from?
From bug + house.
Questions about saying bughouse
How do you pronounce bughouse?
Say BUHG-hows. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌɡhaʊs/. In British English it is /ˈbʌɡhaʊs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bughouse?
Bughouse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHG). Broken into parts: BUHG · hows.
Do Americans and Brits say bughouse the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbʌɡhaʊs/ and the British form is /ˈbʌɡhaʊs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.