How to Pronounce "gashouse"
word
ˈɡæsˌhaʊs
GAS-hows
ˈɡæsˌhaʊs
GAS-hows
Definition
A gashouse is a factory where gas, especially from coal, was made and stored for use in lighting, heating, or cooking. The term is now mostly historical.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡæsˌhaʊs
British English
ˈɡæsˌhaʊs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GAS-hows
UK
GAS-hows
Listen in Context
The old gashouse was demolished years ago.
A gashouse made gas from coal for street lamps.
My grandfather worked at the local gashouse.
Back in the day, our neighborhood always smelled funny because of that gashouse nearby.