How to Pronounce "clearinghouse"
word
ˈkɫɪɹɪŋˌhaʊs
KLEER-ing-hows
ˈklɪərɪŋˌhaʊs
KLEER-ing-hows
Definition
A clearinghouse is an organization or place where information, payments, or goods are collected, sorted, and distributed, usually to help multiple groups coordinate or exchange things easily.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɫɪɹɪŋˌhaʊs
British English
ˈklɪərɪŋˌhaʊs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KLEER-ing-hows
UK
KLEER-ing-hows
Listen in Context
The bank uses a clearinghouse to process payments between different branches.
The new information clearinghouse helps doctors share medical research.
Our city will open a job clearinghouse to connect employers and job seekers.
Think of a clearinghouse as the middleman that makes complex exchanges faster and smoother.