How to pronounce teahouse
Say it like TEE-hows. Teahouse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEE).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce teahouse. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- TEE
- hows
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Teahouse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- howsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of teahouse
American and British speakers say teahouse in essentially the same way: /ˈtiˌhaʊs/ in the US and /ˈtiːˌhaʊs/ in the UK.
British respelling: TEE-hows.
What does teahouse mean?
- A cafe or restaurant that serves tea, usually with light food.
- A public lavatory.
- A meeting place for gay men.
Where does teahouse come from?
From tea + house.
Questions about saying teahouse
How do you pronounce teahouse?
Say TEE-hows. The American pronunciation is /ˈtiˌhaʊs/. In British English it is /ˈtiːˌhaʊs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in teahouse?
Teahouse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEE). Broken into parts: TEE · hows.
Do Americans and Brits say teahouse the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtiˌhaʊs/ and the British form is /ˈtiːˌhaʊs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.