How to Pronounce Roundhouse

To pronounce "roundhouse", say ROUNDH-ous-e — 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

ROUNDH-ous-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “roundhouse”

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

What does roundhouse mean?

noun

  1. A circular prison, especially a small local lockup or station house.
  2. The uppermost room or cabin of any note upon the stern of a ship.

verb

  1. To punch or kick with an exaggerated sweeping movement.

Words that rhyme with roundhouse

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

rousegrouseespousespouseblousehouselousepowerhousegreenhouselighthousepenthouseguesthouse

Related words

ringwalljailhouseprisonhouselockhousewatchhousebughouse

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "roundhouse"?▾

"Roundhouse" has 3 syllables: roundh · ous · e.

What does "roundhouse" mean?▾

Roundhouse: A circular prison, especially a small local lockup or station house.

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