How to pronounce roadhouse
Say it like ROHD-hows. Roadhouse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROHD).
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- ROHD
- hows
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Roadhouse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROHDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- howsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of roadhouse
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ROHD-hows.
What does roadhouse mean?
- An inn or similar establishment situated beside a road beyond the jurisdiction of a town or city. In the centuries before motor vehicles, such inns were places for travelers to stop at night during multi-day journeys, besides being public houses for their local countryfolk.
- A receiving house.
- A truck stop located in a remote area, with basic accommodation facilities.
Where does roadhouse come from?
From road + house.
Questions about saying roadhouse
How do you pronounce roadhouse?
Say ROHD-hows. The American pronunciation is /ˈroʊdˌhaʊs/. In British English it is /ˈrəʊdˌhaʊs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in roadhouse?
Roadhouse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROHD). Broken into parts: ROHD · hows.
Is roadhouse pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈrəʊdˌhaʊs/ (ROHD-hows).