How to pronounce cathouse
Say it like KAT-hows. Cathouse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAT).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce cathouse. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KAT
- hows
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cathouse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- howsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of cathouse
American and British speakers say cathouse in essentially the same way: /ˈkæthaʊs/ in the US and /ˈkæthaʊs/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAT-hows.
What does cathouse mean?
- A brothel.
- Any small house, structure or fold used to house a cat.
Where does cathouse come from?
Compound of cat + house.
Questions about saying cathouse
How do you pronounce cathouse?
Say KAT-hows. The American pronunciation is /ˈkæthaʊs/. In British English it is /ˈkæthaʊs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cathouse?
Cathouse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAT). Broken into parts: KAT · hows.
Do Americans and Brits say cathouse the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkæthaʊs/ and the British form is /ˈkæthaʊs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.