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jailhouse

/ˈd͡ʒeɪlˌhaʊs/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.63 in modern English

Syllables
jail-house
IPA
/ˈd͡ʒeɪlˌhaʊs/
19
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A building containing a prison.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From jail + house.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈd͡ʒeɪlˌhaʊs/

Inflected Forms

jailhouses (plural)

Phrases

jailhouse lawyer

Frequently Paired Words

prison penitentiary

Synonyms

jail gaol clink slammer poky pokey

Rhymes With

alehouse

Questions

How do you pronounce jailhouse?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈd͡ʒeɪlˌhaʊs/.
What does jailhouse mean?
A building containing a prison.
Where does jailhouse come from?
From jail + house.

How to pronounce jailhouse

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  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈd͡ʒeɪlˌhaʊs/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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