How to Pronounce Houndstooth

To pronounce "houndstooth", say HOUNDST-ooth — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈhaʊndstuːθ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˈhaʊndstuːθ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “houndstooth”

"houndstooth" has 2 syllables: houndst-ooth.

What does houndstooth mean?

noun

  1. A two-colour fabric pattern of broken checks.
  2. Fabric with a houndstooth pattern; an item of clothing made with such fabric.

Synonyms

dogstoothpied-de-poule

Related words

herringbonecheckcrosshatchbasketweavehatchworkstripechequerworkcheckerwork

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "houndstooth"?▾

"Houndstooth" has 2 syllables: houndst · ooth.

What is the IPA transcription of "houndstooth"?▾

The IPA transcription of "houndstooth" is /ˈhaʊndstuːθ/.

What does "houndstooth" mean?▾

Houndstooth: A two-colour fabric pattern of broken checks.

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