How to pronounce powerhouse
Say it like POW-er-hows. Powerhouse has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POW).
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- POW
- er
- hows
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Powerhouse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- howsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of powerhouse
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: POW-uh-hows.
What does powerhouse mean?
- A power station; the building housing the core parts of a power station, such as the dynamo.
- Any source of power, energy or strength; a source of influence or inspiration.“The company has been a powerhouse in its industry for many years.”
- The muscles that give stability to the human torso and its relationship to the limb movements.
Where does powerhouse come from?
From power + house.
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Questions about saying powerhouse
How do you pronounce powerhouse?
Say POW-er-hows. The American pronunciation is /ˈpaʊɚˌhaʊs/. In British English it is /ˈpaʊəˌhaʊs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in powerhouse?
Powerhouse has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POW). Broken into parts: POW · er · hows.
Is powerhouse 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 /ˈpaʊəˌhaʊs/ (POW-uh-hows).