How to pronounce goathouse
Say it like GOHT-hows. Goathouse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOHT).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce goathouse. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- GOHT
- hows
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Goathouse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GOHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- howsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of goathouse
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: GOHT-hows.
What does goathouse mean?
- A building serving as a shelter for goats.
Where does goathouse come from?
From goat + house.
Words that rhyme with goathouse
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of goathouse.
Questions about saying goathouse
How do you pronounce goathouse?
Say GOHT-hows. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡoʊthaʊs/. In British English it is /ˈɡəʊthaʊs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in goathouse?
Goathouse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOHT). Broken into parts: GOHT · hows.
Is goathouse pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈɡəʊthaʊs/ (GOHT-hows).