How to pronounce meetinghouse
Say it like MEE-ting-hows. Meetinghouse has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEE).
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- MEE
- ting
- hows
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Meetinghouse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- howsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of meetinghouse
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: MEE-ting-hows.
What does meetinghouse mean?
- A building where people meet for a purpose.
- A building where a Quaker congregation assembles for worship.
Where does meetinghouse come from?
From meeting + house.
Questions about saying meetinghouse
How do you pronounce meetinghouse?
Say MEE-ting-hows. The American pronunciation is /ˈmitɪŋˌhaʊs/. In British English it is /ˈmiːtɪŋˌhaʊs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in meetinghouse?
Meetinghouse has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEE). Broken into parts: MEE · ting · hows.
Is meetinghouse pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈmiːtɪŋˌhaʊs/ (MEE-ting-hows).