How to pronounce safehouse
Say it like SAYF-hows. Safehouse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAYF).
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- SAYF
- hows
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Safehouse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SAYFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- howsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of safehouse
American and British speakers say safehouse in essentially the same way: /ˈseɪfˌhaʊs/ in the US and /ˈseɪfˌhaʊs/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAYF-hows.
What does safehouse mean?
- A secure location, known to only a few trusted people, suitable for hiding witnesses, agents or other persons perceived as being in danger.
Where does safehouse come from?
From safe + house.
Questions about saying safehouse
How do you pronounce safehouse?
Say SAYF-hows. The American pronunciation is /ˈseɪfˌhaʊs/. In British English it is /ˈseɪfˌhaʊs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in safehouse?
Safehouse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAYF). Broken into parts: SAYF · hows.
Do Americans and Brits say safehouse the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈseɪfˌhaʊs/ and the British form is /ˈseɪfˌhaʊs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.