How to pronounce outhouse
Say it like OWT-hows. Outhouse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce outhouse. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- OWT
- hows
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outhouse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OWTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- howsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of outhouse
American and British speakers say outhouse in essentially the same way: /ˈaʊthaʊs/ in the US and /ˈaʊthaʊs/ in the UK.
British respelling: OWT-hows.
What does outhouse mean?
- An outbuilding, typically permanent, containing a toilet or seat over a cesspit.
- Any outbuilding: any small structure located apart from a main building.
- To house in a separate building.
Where does outhouse come from?
From Middle English outhous, equivalent to out- + house.
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Questions about saying outhouse
How do you pronounce outhouse?
Say OWT-hows. The American pronunciation is /ˈaʊthaʊs/. In British English it is /ˈaʊthaʊs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outhouse?
Outhouse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT). Broken into parts: OWT · hows.
Do Americans and Brits say outhouse the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈaʊthaʊs/ and the British form is /ˈaʊthaʊs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.