How to pronounce culverhouse
Say it like KUHL-ver-hows. Culverhouse has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHL).
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- KUHL
- ver
- hows
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Culverhouse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- verKeep 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 culverhouse
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KUHL-vuh-hows.
What does culverhouse mean?
- a dovecote, particularly a large one on an estate
Where does culverhouse come from?
From culver + house.
Questions about saying culverhouse
How do you pronounce culverhouse?
Say KUHL-ver-hows. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌlvɚˌhaʊs/. In British English it is /ˈkʌlvəˌhaʊs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in culverhouse?
Culverhouse has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHL). Broken into parts: KUHL · ver · hows.
Is culverhouse 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 /ˈkʌlvəˌhaʊs/ (KUHL-vuh-hows).