How to pronounce scouthouse
Say it like SKOWT-hows. Scouthouse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOWT).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce scouthouse. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- SKOWT
- hows
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scouthouse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKOWTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- howsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of scouthouse
American and British speakers say scouthouse in essentially the same way: /ˈskaʊthaʊs/ in the US and /ˈskaʊthaʊs/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKOWT-hows.
What does scouthouse mean?
- A building where members of the Scout Movement hold their meetings.
Where does scouthouse come from?
From scout + house.
Questions about saying scouthouse
How do you pronounce scouthouse?
Say SKOWT-hows. The American pronunciation is /ˈskaʊthaʊs/. In British English it is /ˈskaʊthaʊs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scouthouse?
Scouthouse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOWT). Broken into parts: SKOWT · hows.
Do Americans and Brits say scouthouse the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskaʊthaʊs/ and the British form is /ˈskaʊthaʊs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.