How to Pronounce "lighthouses"
word
ˈɫaɪtˌhaʊsɪz/, /ˈɫaɪtˌhaʊzəz
LITE-how-ziz
lˈaɪthaʊsɪz
LITE-how-siz
Definition
Tall towers, usually near the coast, that have a strong light on top to help guide ships safely at sea.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫaɪtˌhaʊsɪz/, /ˈɫaɪtˌhaʊzəz
British English
lˈaɪthaʊsɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LITE-how-ziz
UK
LITE-how-siz
Listen in Context
Many old lighthouses still stand along the coast.
The ships could see the lighthouses from far away.
We visited several lighthouses during our trip.
Some lighthouses are open to the public as museums.