How to pronounce hounskull
Say it like HOWN-skuhl. Hounskull has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOWN).
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- HOWN
- skuhl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hounskull pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOWNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- skuhlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of hounskull
American and British speakers say hounskull in essentially the same way: /ˈhaʊnˌskʌl/ in the US and /ˈhaʊnˌskʌl/ in the UK.
British respelling: HOWN-skuhl.
What does hounskull mean?
- A type of visor, drawn out into a conical point like a muzzle or beak which improved ventilation and deflected blows, or a helmet having such a visor.
Where does hounskull come from?
From Middle English hounscull, from German Hundsgugel or a related term, influenced by hound skull.
Questions about saying hounskull
How do you pronounce hounskull?
Say HOWN-skuhl. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaʊnˌskʌl/. In British English it is /ˈhaʊnˌskʌl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hounskull?
Hounskull has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOWN). Broken into parts: HOWN · skuhl.
Do Americans and Brits say hounskull the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhaʊnˌskʌl/ and the British form is /ˈhaʊnˌskʌl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.