How to pronounce bunkhouse
Say it like BUHNGK-hows. Bunkhouse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHNGK).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce bunkhouse. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- BUHNGK
- hows
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bunkhouse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BUHNGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- howsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of bunkhouse
American and British speakers say bunkhouse in essentially the same way: /ˈbʌŋkˌhaʊs/ in the US and /ˈbʌŋkˌhaʊs/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUHNGK-hows.
What does bunkhouse mean?
- A building providing sleeping quarters for workers or guests, especially in a rural setting.
Where does bunkhouse come from?
From bunk + house.
Questions about saying bunkhouse
How do you pronounce bunkhouse?
Say BUHNGK-hows. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌŋkˌhaʊs/. In British English it is /ˈbʌŋkˌhaʊs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bunkhouse?
Bunkhouse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHNGK). Broken into parts: BUHNGK · hows.
Do Americans and Brits say bunkhouse the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbʌŋkˌhaʊs/ and the British form is /ˈbʌŋkˌhaʊs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.