How to Pronounce Hothouse

To pronounce "hothouse", say HOTH-ous-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

8

Letters

HOTH-ous-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “hothouse”

"hothouse" has 3 syllables: hoth-ous-e. It rhymes with rouse and grouse, if that helps it stick.

What does hothouse mean?

noun

  1. A heated greenhouse.
  2. An environment in which growth or development is encouraged naturally or artificially; a hotbed.

verb

  1. (of a child) To provide with an enriched environment with the aim of stimulating academic development.

Synonyms

greenhouse

Antonyms

icehouse

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Words that rhyme with hothouse

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rousegrouseespousespouseblousehouselousepowerhousegreenhouselighthousepenthouseguesthouse

Related words

conservatorystovehousestovecoolhousehotboxglasshouseshadehousegreenhouse

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hothouse"?▾

"Hothouse" has 3 syllables: hoth · ous · e.

What does "hothouse" mean?▾

Hothouse: A heated greenhouse.

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