How to Pronounce "greenhouse"
word
/ˈɡɹinˌhaʊs/
GREEN-hows
/ɡɹˈiːnhaʊs/
GREEN-hows
Definition
A building with glass or clear plastic walls and roof used for growing plants that need protection from the weather. It keeps the inside warm and humid.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɡɹinˌhaʊs/
British English
/ɡɹˈiːnhaʊs/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GREEN-hows
UK
GREEN-hows
Listen in Context
The tomatoes grow inside the greenhouse.
We built a small greenhouse in the backyard.
Plants stay warm in the greenhouse during winter.
Did you see how many orchids she’s growing in her greenhouse?