How do you pronounce "greenhouse"?

In American English: /ˈgriːnˌhaʊs/ (GREEN-hows). In British English: /gɹˈiːnhˌaʊs/ (GR-eenh). In Canadian English: /ˈgriːnˌhʌʊs/ (GREEN-huh-uus). In Australian English: /ɡɹˈiːnhaʊs/ (GR-eenh).

Is "greenhouse" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈgriːnˌhaʊs/ (GREEN-hows), while in British English it's /gɹˈiːnhˌaʊs/ (GR-eenh).

How to Pronounce "greenhouse"

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greenhouse

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/ˈgriːnˌhaʊs/

GREEN-hows

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griːngreen·haʊshouse

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