How to pronounce charterhouse
Say it like CHAR-ter-hows. Charterhouse has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAR).
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- CHAR
- ter
- hows
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Charterhouse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- howsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of charterhouse
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: CHAH-tuh-hows.
What does charterhouse mean?
- A Carthusian monastery.
Where does charterhouse come from?
From French chartreuse, reanalysed as a compound of charter + house.
Questions about saying charterhouse
How do you pronounce charterhouse?
Say CHAR-ter-hows. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɑrtɚˌhaʊs/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɑːtəˌhaʊs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in charterhouse?
Charterhouse has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAR). Broken into parts: CHAR · ter · hows.
Is charterhouse pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈtʃɑːtəˌhaʊs/ (CHAH-tuh-hows).