How to pronounce flophouse
Say it like FLOP-hows. Flophouse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLOP).
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- FLOP
- hows
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flophouse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLOPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- howsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of flophouse
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: FLOP-hows.
What does flophouse mean?
- A cheap hotel or boarding house where many people sleep in large rooms.
- To stay in a flophouse.
Where does flophouse come from?
From flop + house, originally hobo slang, presumably from slang flop (“lie down to sleep”).
Questions about saying flophouse
How do you pronounce flophouse?
Say FLOP-hows. The American pronunciation is /ˈflɑphaʊs/. In British English it is /ˈflɒphaʊs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flophouse?
Flophouse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLOP). Broken into parts: FLOP · hows.
Is flophouse 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 /ˈflɒphaʊs/ (FLOP-hows).