How to pronounce poolhouse
Say it like POOL-hows. Poolhouse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POOL).
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- POOL
- hows
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Poolhouse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- howsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of poolhouse
American and British speakers say poolhouse in essentially the same way: /ˈpulˌhaʊs/ in the US and /ˈpuːlˌhaʊs/ in the UK.
British respelling: POOL-hows.
What does poolhouse mean?
- A structure containing equipment used for a swimming pool.
Where does poolhouse come from?
From pool + house.
Words that rhyme with poolhouse
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of poolhouse.
Questions about saying poolhouse
How do you pronounce poolhouse?
Say POOL-hows. The American pronunciation is /ˈpulˌhaʊs/. In British English it is /ˈpuːlˌhaʊs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in poolhouse?
Poolhouse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POOL). Broken into parts: POOL · hows.
Do Americans and Brits say poolhouse the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpulˌhaʊs/ and the British form is /ˈpuːlˌhaʊs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.