How to Pronounce House

To pronounce "house", say HOUS-e — 2 syllables, IPA /hʌʊs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/hʌʊs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “house”

"house" has 2 syllables: hous-e. It rhymes with rouse and grouse, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: haus, hause, hauss — easy to mix up when writing.

What does house mean?

noun

  1. A structure built or serving as an abode of human beings.

    “This is my house and my family's ancestral home.”

  2. The people who live in a house; a household.

Synonyms

shop

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Words that rhyme with house

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

rousegrouseespousespouseblouselousepowerhousegreenhouselighthousepenthouseguesthousedormouse

Related words

mansionhomehouseholdfirmfamilysignmenagetheatre

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "house"?▾

"House" has 2 syllables: hous · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "house"?▾

The IPA transcription of "house" is /hʌʊs/.

What does "house" mean?▾

House: A structure built or serving as an abode of human beings.

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