How to pronounce earthhouse
Say it like URTH-hows. Earthhouse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (URTH).
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- URTH
- hows
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Earthhouse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- URTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- howsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of earthhouse
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: URTH-hows.
What does earthhouse mean?
- A dwelling that has been built to blend in with the surrounding landscape, being mostly underground with soil piled against its walls or with a grassy contoured roof; it may also be completely underground, or have a topping of intensive growth.
Where does earthhouse come from?
Inherited from Middle English erthe hous, from Old English eorþhūs, from Proto-West Germanic *erþahūs, from Proto-Germanic *erþahūsą, equivalent to earth + house.
Questions about saying earthhouse
How do you pronounce earthhouse?
Say URTH-hows. The American pronunciation is /ˈɝθˌhaʊs/. In British English it is /ˈɜːθˌhaʊs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in earthhouse?
Earthhouse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (URTH). Broken into parts: URTH · hows.
Is earthhouse 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 /ˈɜːθˌhaʊs/ (URTH-hows).