How to pronounce powerhouses
Say it like POW-er-how-siz. Powerhouses has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POW).
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- POW
- er
- how
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Powerhouses 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.
- howGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of powerhouses
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: POW-uh-how-siz.
What does powerhouses mean?
- plural of powerhouse How to pronounce powerhouse
Questions about saying powerhouses
How do you pronounce powerhouses?
Say POW-er-how-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpaʊɚˌhaʊsɪz/. In British English it is /ˈpaʊəˌhaʊsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in powerhouses?
Powerhouses has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POW). Broken into parts: POW · er · how · siz.
Is powerhouses 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 /ˈpaʊəˌhaʊsɪz/ (POW-uh-how-siz).