How to Pronounce Houses

To pronounce "houses", say HOUS-es — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

HOUS-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “houses”

"houses" has 2 syllables: hous-es. It rhymes with spouses and grouses, if that helps it stick.

What does houses 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.

verb

  1. To keep within a structure or container.

    “The car is housed in the garage.”

  2. To admit to residence; to harbor/harbour.

Synonyms

shopaccommodateharborharbourhostput upenclosestore

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Words that rhyme with houses

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

spousesgrousesblousesespouseslighthousesmousesdouseslousespenthousesdoghousesgreenhousesslaughterhouses

Related words

mansionhomehouseholdfirmfamilysignmenagetheatre

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "houses"?▾

"Houses" has 2 syllables: hous · es.

What does "houses" mean?▾

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

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