How to Pronounce Poorhouses

To pronounce "poorhouses", say POORH-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

POORH-ous-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “poorhouses”

"poorhouses" has 3 syllables: poorh-ous-es.

What does poorhouses mean?

noun

  1. A charitable institution where poor or homeless people are lodged.
  2. A workhouse.

Related words

workhousesalmshouseasylumsalmshousespauperismpigstieshovelsdestitute

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How many syllables are in "poorhouses"?▾

"Poorhouses" has 3 syllables: poorh · ous · es.

What does "poorhouses" mean?▾

Poorhouses: A charitable institution where poor or homeless people are lodged.

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