How to Pronounce "greenhouses"
word
GREEN-hows-iz
green-HOWZ-iz
Definition
Buildings made mostly of glass or transparent material, used to grow plants by providing a warm, controlled environment.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɹinˌhaʊsɪz/, /ˈɡɹinˌhaʊzəz
British English
ɡɹˈiːnhaʊzɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GREEN-hows-iz
UK
green-HOWZ-iz
Listen in Context
Farmers use greenhouses to grow vegetables in winter.
Flowers grow faster inside greenhouses.
We visited several large greenhouses at the botanical garden.
Tom's family runs a business building custom greenhouses for local gardeners.