watchhouse

Questions

What does watchhouse mean?

A small prison attached to a police station, usually used on a temporary basis.

Where does watchhouse come from?

From watch + house.

How to pronounce watchhouse

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “watchhouse”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “watchhouse”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “watchhouse” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.