How to pronounce coffeehouse
Say it like KAW-fee-hows. Coffeehouse has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAW).
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- KAW
- fee
- hows
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coffeehouse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- feeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- howsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of coffeehouse
American and British speakers say coffeehouse in essentially the same way: /ˈkɔfiˌhaʊs/ in the US and /ˈkɒfiˌhaʊs/ in the UK.
British respelling: KOF-ee-hows.
What does coffeehouse mean?
- An establishment where coffee is served to clients; a café.
- To distract a game player by chattering.
Where does coffeehouse come from?
From coffee + house.
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Questions about saying coffeehouse
How do you pronounce coffeehouse?
Say KAW-fee-hows. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔfiˌhaʊs/. In British English it is /ˈkɒfiˌhaʊs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coffeehouse?
Coffeehouse has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAW). Broken into parts: KAW · fee · hows.
Do Americans and Brits say coffeehouse the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɔfiˌhaʊs/ and the British form is /ˈkɒfiˌhaʊs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.