How to Pronounce Housekeeping

To pronounce "housekeeping", say HOUS-ek-eep-ing — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

12

Letters

HOUS-ek-eep-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “housekeeping”

"housekeeping" has 4 syllables: hous-ek-eep-ing. It rhymes with weeping and sweeping, if that helps it stick.

What does housekeeping mean?

noun

  1. The chores of maintaining a house as a residence, especially cleaning.
  2. Any general tasks that involve preparation.

    “The computer program does some general housekeeping involving initializing variables and opening files before beginning the main processing.”

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Words that rhyme with housekeeping

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weepingsweepingseepingcreepingpeepingkeepingsleepingbleepingbookkeepingsafekeepingpeacekeepingreaping

Related words

houseworkhousecleaninghomemakinghousekeeperhomemakerhouseholdhousewifemaid

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "housekeeping"?▾

"Housekeeping" has 4 syllables: hous · ek · eep · ing.

What does "housekeeping" mean?▾

Housekeeping: The chores of maintaining a house as a residence, especially cleaning.

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