How to Pronounce Espousing

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

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Letters

ESP-ous-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “espousing”

"espousing" has 3 syllables: esp-ous-ing. It rhymes with rousing and carousing, if that helps it stick.

What does espousing mean?

verb

  1. To become/get married to.
  2. To accept, support, or take on as one’s own (an idea or a cause).

Words that rhyme with espousing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

rousingcarousingarousingdousingmousinghousinggrousingwarehousingbrowsingdrowsingbowsingspousing

Related words

marrywedadoptembraceadaptconjoinfollow

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "espousing"?▾

"Espousing" has 3 syllables: esp · ous · ing.

What does "espousing" mean?▾

Espousing: To become/get married to.

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