How to Pronounce Longhouses

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

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

LONGH-ous-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “longhouses”

"longhouses" has 3 syllables: longh-ous-es.

What does longhouses mean?

noun

  1. A long communal housing of the Iroquois and some other American Indians, the Malays, the Indonesians, the Vikings and many other peoples.
  2. An outhouse: an outbuilding used for urination and defecation.

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "longhouses"?▾

"Longhouses" has 3 syllables: longh · ous · es.

What does "longhouses" mean?▾

Longhouses: A long communal housing of the Iroquois and some other American Indians, the Malays, the Indonesians, the Vikings and many other peoples.

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