How to Pronounce Housewife

To pronounce "housewife", say HOUS-ew-if-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

HOUS-ew-if-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “housewife”

"housewife" has 4 syllables: hous-ew-if-e. It rhymes with strife and rife, if that helps it stick.

What does housewife mean?

noun

  1. (plural "housewives") A woman whose main employment is homemaking, maintaining the upkeep of her home and tending to household affairs; often, such a woman whose sole [unpaid] employment is homemaking.
  2. (plural "housewives") The wife of a householder; the mistress of a family; the female head of a household.

verb

  1. To manage with skill and economy.

Synonyms

henhussyhussy

Words that rhyme with housewife

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

striferifelifeknifewifeafterlifealewifeco-wife

Related words

housekeeperhomemakerhostesswomanhousekeepinghouseworkwifemistress

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "housewife"?▾

"Housewife" has 4 syllables: hous · ew · if · e.

What does "housewife" mean?▾

Housewife: (plural "housewives") A woman whose main employment is homemaking, maintaining the upkeep of her home and tending to household affairs; often, such a woman whose sole [unpaid] employment is homemaking.

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