How to pronounce houndstooth
Say it like HOWND-stooth. Houndstooth has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOWND).
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- HOWND
- stooth
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Houndstooth pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOWNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- stoothKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of houndstooth
American and British speakers say houndstooth in essentially the same way: /ˈhaʊndstuθ/ in the US and /ˈhaʊndstuːθ/ in the UK.
British respelling: HOWND-stooth.
What does houndstooth mean?
- A two-color fabric pattern of broken checks.
- Fabric with a houndstooth pattern; an item of clothing made with such fabric.
- Hound's tongue, a plant of species Cynoglossum officinale
Where does houndstooth come from?
Although the pattern itself is archaeologically found from time immemorial, the modern term is first attested in 1936.
Questions about saying houndstooth
How do you pronounce houndstooth?
Say HOWND-stooth. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaʊndstuθ/. In British English it is /ˈhaʊndstuːθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in houndstooth?
Houndstooth has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOWND). Broken into parts: HOWND · stooth.
Do Americans and Brits say houndstooth the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhaʊndstuθ/ and the British form is /ˈhaʊndstuːθ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.