How to pronounce clearinghouse
Say it like KLIR-ing-hows. Clearinghouse has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLIR).
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- KLIR
- ing
- hows
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clearinghouse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- howsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of clearinghouse
American and British speakers say clearinghouse in essentially the same way: /ˈklɪrɪŋˌhaʊs/ in the US and /ˈklɪrɪŋˌhaʊs/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLIR-ing-hows.
What does clearinghouse mean?
- Alternative form of clearing house.
Questions about saying clearinghouse
How do you pronounce clearinghouse?
Say KLIR-ing-hows. The American pronunciation is /ˈklɪrɪŋˌhaʊs/. In British English it is /ˈklɪrɪŋˌhaʊs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clearinghouse?
Clearinghouse has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLIR). Broken into parts: KLIR · ing · hows.
Do Americans and Brits say clearinghouse the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈklɪrɪŋˌhaʊs/ and the British form is /ˈklɪrɪŋˌhaʊs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.