How to pronounce statehouse
Say it like STAYT-hows. Statehouse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAYT).
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- STAYT
- hows
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Statehouse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STAYTSay 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 statehouse
American and British speakers say statehouse in essentially the same way: /ˈsteɪtˌhaʊs/ in the US and /ˈsteɪtˌhaʊs/ in the UK.
British respelling: STAYT-hows.
What does statehouse mean?
- Alternative spelling of state house.
Where does statehouse come from?
From state + house.
Questions about saying statehouse
How do you pronounce statehouse?
Say STAYT-hows. The American pronunciation is /ˈsteɪtˌhaʊs/. In British English it is /ˈsteɪtˌhaʊs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in statehouse?
Statehouse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAYT). Broken into parts: STAYT · hows.
Do Americans and Brits say statehouse the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsteɪtˌhaʊs/ and the British form is /ˈsteɪtˌhaʊs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.