How to pronounce dollhouse
Say it like DOL-hows. Dollhouse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOL).
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- DOL
- hows
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dollhouse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- howsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of dollhouse
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: DOL-hows.
What does dollhouse mean?
- Alternative form of doll's house.
Where does dollhouse come from?
From doll + house.
Questions about saying dollhouse
How do you pronounce dollhouse?
Say DOL-hows. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɑlˌhaʊs/. In British English it is /ˈdɒlˌhaʊs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dollhouse?
Dollhouse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOL). Broken into parts: DOL · hows.
Is dollhouse pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈdɒlˌhaʊs/ (DOL-hows).