How to Pronounce "barrelhouse"
word
ˈbæɹəlˌhaʊs
BAIR-uhl-hows
ˈbærəlˌhaʊs
BARR-uhl-hows
Definition
A barrelhouse is a rough and lively bar or club from the early 1900s, known for music like jazz and blues. It can also refer to a fast, energetic style of piano playing in these venues.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbæɹəlˌhaʊs
British English
ˈbærəlˌhaʊs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BAIR-uhl-hows
UK
BARR-uhl-hows
Listen in Context
The pianist played lively barrelhouse music all night.
A barrelhouse was often the center of music in early jazz communities.
Many blues songs were inspired by the sounds of the barrelhouse.
You could hear wild barrelhouse piano from down the street.