How to pronounce warehouse
Say it like WAIR-hows. Warehouse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAIR).
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- WAIR
- hows
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Warehouse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- howsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of warehouse
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WAIR-hows.
What does warehouse mean?
- a storehouse for goods and merchandise
- store in a warehouse
Where does warehouse come from?
From ware + house.
Questions about saying warehouse
How do you pronounce warehouse?
Say WAIR-hows. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɛrˌhaʊs/. In British English it is /ˈwɛəˌhaʊs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in warehouse?
Warehouse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAIR). Broken into parts: WAIR · hows.
Is warehouse 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 /ˈwɛəˌhaʊs/ (WAIR-hows).