How to Pronounce Workhouse

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

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Letters

WORKH-ous-e

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"workhouse" has 3 syllables: workh-ous-e.

What does workhouse mean?

noun

  1. An institution for the poor homeless, funded by the local parish where the able-bodied were required to work. Wp
  2. A prison in which the sentence includes manual labour.

Synonyms

poorhouse

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Related words

poorhousehospicehousebastilleunionwell-house

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "workhouse"?▾

"Workhouse" has 3 syllables: workh · ous · e.

What does "workhouse" mean?▾

Workhouse: An institution for the poor homeless, funded by the local parish where the able-bodied were required to work. Wp

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