How do you pronounce "outhouse"?

In American English: /ˈaʊtˌhaʊs/ (OWT-hows). In British English: /ˈaʊthaʊs/ (OWTH-ows). In Canadian English: /ˈʌʊtˌhʌʊs/ (UH-uut-huh-uus). In Australian English: /ˈaʊthaʊs/ (OWTH-ows).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈaʊtˌhaʊs/ (OWT-hows), while in British English it's /ˈaʊthaʊs/ (OWTH-ows).

How to Pronounce "outhouse"

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outhouse

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/ˈaʊtˌhaʊs/

OWT-hows

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aʊtout·haʊshouse

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