How to Pronounce Houseleek

To pronounce "houseleek", say HOUS-el-eek — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈhaʊsliːk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈhaʊsliːk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “houseleek”

"houseleek" has 3 syllables: hous-el-eek.

What does houseleek mean?

noun

  1. Any of several succulent plants, of the genus Sempervivum, having a rosette of fleshy leaves

Synonyms

Jupiter’s beardJupiter’s eyeay-greenbullock’s eyecyphelfoosefouatfouet

Related words

sempervivumsempervivesengreenliveforeverayegreenscaleseedleeksucculent

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "houseleek"?▾

"Houseleek" has 3 syllables: hous · el · eek.

What is the IPA transcription of "houseleek"?▾

The IPA transcription of "houseleek" is /ˈhaʊsliːk/.

What does "houseleek" mean?▾

Houseleek: Any of several succulent plants, of the genus Sempervivum, having a rosette of fleshy leaves

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