How to Pronounce Penthouses

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

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Syllables

10

Letters

PENTH-ous-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “penthouses”

"penthouses" has 3 syllables: penth-ous-es. It rhymes with houses and spouses, if that helps it stick.

What does penthouses mean?

noun

  1. An outhouse or other structure (especially one with a sloping roof) attached to the outside wall of a building, sometimes as protection from the weather.
  2. An apartment or suite found on an upper floor, or floors, of a tall building, especially one that is expensive or luxurious with panoramic views. Sometimes these are located just under "penthouse mechanical" floors.

Words that rhyme with penthouses

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

housesspousesgrousesblousesespouseslighthousesmousesdouseslousesdoghousesgreenhousesslaughterhouses

Related words

apartmentscondominiumspalacesmansionsapartmentcondosresidenceshouses

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "penthouses"?▾

"Penthouses" has 3 syllables: penth · ous · es.

What does "penthouses" mean?▾

Penthouses: An outhouse or other structure (especially one with a sloping roof) attached to the outside wall of a building, sometimes as protection from the weather.

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