Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

safehouse

/ˈseɪfˌhaʊs/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.22 in modern English

Syllables: safe-house
IPA: /ˈseɪfˌhaʊs/

15

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A secure location, known to only a few trusted people, suitable for hiding witnesses, agents or other persons perceived as being in danger.

Etymology

From safe + house.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈseɪfˌhaʊs/

Inflected Forms

safehouses (plural) safe house (alternative) safe-house (alternative)

Questions

How do you pronounce safehouse?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈseɪfˌhaʊs/.
What does safehouse mean?: A secure location, known to only a few trusted people, suitable for hiding witnesses, agents or other persons perceived as being in danger.
Where does safehouse come from?: From safe + house.

How to pronounce safehouse

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