DICTIONARY ENTRY
2 SYLLABLES
jailhouse
/'dʒeɪl,haʊs/ · dʒeɪlhaʊs
Jailhouse has 2 syllables: jail · house.
jail
01
house
02
noun. A correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence).
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