How to Pronounce Boardinghouse

To pronounce "boardinghouse", say BOARD-ingh-ous-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

13

Letters

BOARD-ingh-ous-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “boardinghouse”

"boardinghouse" has 4 syllables: board-ingh-ous-e. It rhymes with rouse and grouse, if that helps it stick.

What does boardinghouse mean?

noun

  1. A private house in which paying residents are provided with accommodation and meals.
  2. A boarding school building where boarders live during term time.

Synonyms

digsguesthouselodging houserooming house

Words that rhyme with boardinghouse

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

rousegrouseespousespouseblousehouselousepowerhousegreenhouselighthousepenthouseguesthouse

Related words

chambermaidflophouselodgersbrothelwhorehouselandladycathousetavern

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "boardinghouse"?▾

"Boardinghouse" has 4 syllables: board · ingh · ous · e.

What does "boardinghouse" mean?▾

Boardinghouse: A private house in which paying residents are provided with accommodation and meals.

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