How to Pronounce Playhouse

To pronounce "playhouse", say PLAYH-ous-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈpleɪhaʊs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈpleɪhaʊs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “playhouse”

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

What does playhouse mean?

noun

  1. A child's toy domestic dwelling, either for dolls or large enough for the child to enter.

noun

  1. A venue for performing plays.

Synonyms

Wendy housefor children cubby housefor dolls doll's housetoyhousetheater

Words that rhyme with playhouse

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

rousegrouseespousespouseblousehouselousepowerhousegreenhouselighthousepenthouseguesthouse

Related words

theatertheatredramascenecomedydollhousegamingcharade

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "playhouse"?▾

"Playhouse" has 3 syllables: playh · ous · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "playhouse"?▾

The IPA transcription of "playhouse" is /ˈpleɪhaʊs/.

What does "playhouse" mean?▾

Playhouse: A child's toy domestic dwelling, either for dolls or large enough for the child to enter.

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