How to pronounce churchhouse
Say it like CHURCH-hows. Churchhouse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHURCH).
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- CHURCH
- hows
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Churchhouse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHURCHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- howsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of churchhouse
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: CHURCH-hows.
What does churchhouse mean?
- A Quaker building used as a church and meeting-place.
Where does churchhouse come from?
From church + house.
Questions about saying churchhouse
How do you pronounce churchhouse?
Say CHURCH-hows. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɝtʃˌhaʊs/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɜːtʃˌhaʊs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in churchhouse?
Churchhouse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHURCH). Broken into parts: CHURCH · hows.
Is churchhouse 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 /ˈtʃɜːtʃˌhaʊs/ (CHURCH-hows).