How to pronounce glasshouse
Say it like GLAS-hows. Glasshouse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLAS).
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- GLAS
- hows
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Glasshouse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GLASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- howsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of glasshouse
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: GLAHS-hows.
What does glasshouse mean?
- A greenhouse, especially one for commercial use.
- A building where glass or glassware is manufactured.
- A military prison.
Where does glasshouse come from?
From Middle English glasehows, glashous, glashows; equivalent to glass + house.
Questions about saying glasshouse
How do you pronounce glasshouse?
Say GLAS-hows. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡlæshaʊs/. In British English it is /ˈɡlɑːshaʊs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in glasshouse?
Glasshouse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLAS). Broken into parts: GLAS · hows.
Is glasshouse pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /ˈɡlɑːshaʊs/ (GLAHS-hows).