How to Pronounce Deloused

To pronounce "deloused", say DEL-ous-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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DEL-ous-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “deloused”

"deloused" has 3 syllables: del-ous-ed. It rhymes with aroused and roused, if that helps it stick.

What does deloused mean?

verb

  1. To remove lice from.

    “A veterinarian could delouse your dog.”

  2. To apply insecticides or insect repellents to, in order to be sure that no lice or other parasites are present.

    “During the Korean Conflict, American soldiers were deloused with DDT upon entering basic training.”

Words that rhyme with deloused

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

arousedrousedhousedbrowsedespouseddrowsedwarehousedlouseddowsedbowsed

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "deloused"?▾

"Deloused" has 3 syllables: del · ous · ed.

What does "deloused" mean?▾

Deloused: To remove lice from.

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