To pronounce "lighthouse", say LIGHTH-ous-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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LIGHTH-ous-e
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"lighthouse" has 3 syllables: lighth-ous-e. It rhymes with rouse and grouse, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Lighthouse" has 3 syllables: lighth · ous · e.
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