How to pronounce poorhouse
Say it like POOR-hows. Poorhouse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POOR).
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- POOR
- hows
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Poorhouse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POORSay 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 poorhouse
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: POOR-hows.
What does poorhouse mean?
- A charitable institution where poor or homeless people are lodged.
- A workhouse.
Where does poorhouse come from?
From poor + house.
Questions about saying poorhouse
How do you pronounce poorhouse?
Say POOR-hows. The American pronunciation is /ˈpurˌhaʊs/. In British English it is /ˈpʊəˌhaʊs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in poorhouse?
Poorhouse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POOR). Broken into parts: POOR · hows.
Is poorhouse pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈpʊəˌhaʊs/ (POOR-hows).