How do you pronounce "playhouse"?

In American English: /ˈpleɪˌhaʊs/ (PLAY-hows). In British English: /plˈeɪhaʊs/ (PL-ayh). In Canadian English: /ˈpleɪˌhʌʊs/ (PLAY-huh-uus). In Australian English: /plˈeɪhaʊs/ (PL-ayh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpleɪˌhaʊs/ (PLAY-hows), while in British English it's /plˈeɪhaʊs/ (PL-ayh).

How to Pronounce "playhouse"

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playhouse

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/ˈpleɪˌhaʊs/

PLAY-hows

Syllable Breakdown

pleɪplay·haʊshouse

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