How to pronounce slaughterhouse
Say it like SLAW-ter-hows. Slaughterhouse has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLAW).
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- SLAW
- ter
- hows
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slaughterhouse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- terKeep 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 slaughterhouse
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SLOH-tuh-hows.
What does slaughterhouse mean?
- A place where animals are slaughtered.
- The scene of a massacre.
Where does slaughterhouse come from?
From slaughter + house.
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Questions about saying slaughterhouse
How do you pronounce slaughterhouse?
Say SLAW-ter-hows. The American pronunciation is /ˈslɔtɚˌhaʊs/. In British English it is /ˈsloʊtəhaʊs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slaughterhouse?
Slaughterhouse has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLAW). Broken into parts: SLAW · ter · hows.
Is slaughterhouse 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 /ˈsloʊtəhaʊs/ (SLOH-tuh-hows).