How to pronounce courthouse
Say it like KORT-hows. Courthouse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KORT).
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- KORT
- hows
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Courthouse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KORTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- howsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of courthouse
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAWT-hows.
What does courthouse mean?
- a government building that houses the offices of a county government
- a building that houses judicial courts
Where does courthouse come from?
From court + house.
Questions about saying courthouse
How do you pronounce courthouse?
Say KORT-hows. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔrtˌhaʊs/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːtˌhaʊs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in courthouse?
Courthouse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KORT). Broken into parts: KORT · hows.
Is courthouse 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 /ˈkɔːtˌhaʊs/ (KAWT-hows).