How to pronounce jailhouse
Say it like JAYL-hows. Jailhouse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAYL).
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- JAYL
- hows
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jailhouse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JAYLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- howsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of jailhouse
American and British speakers say jailhouse in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒeɪlˌhaʊs/ in the US and /ˈdʒeɪlˌhaʊs/ in the UK.
British respelling: JAYL-hows.
What does jailhouse mean?
- A building containing a prison.
Where does jailhouse come from?
From jail + house.
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Questions about saying jailhouse
How do you pronounce jailhouse?
Say JAYL-hows. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒeɪlˌhaʊs/. In British English it is /ˈdʒeɪlˌhaʊs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jailhouse?
Jailhouse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAYL). Broken into parts: JAYL · hows.
Do Americans and Brits say jailhouse the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒeɪlˌhaʊs/ and the British form is /ˈdʒeɪlˌhaʊs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.