How to Pronounce Husband

To pronounce "husband", say HUSB-and — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈhʌz.bənd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈhʌz.bənd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “husband”

"husband" has 2 syllables: husb-and.

What does husband mean?

noun

  1. The master of a house; the head of a family; a householder.
  2. A tiller of the ground; a husbandman.

verb

  1. To manage or administer carefully and frugally; use to the best advantage; economise.

    “For my means, I'll husband them so well, / They shall go far. — Shakespeare.”

  2. To conserve.

Antonyms

wife

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "husband"?▾

"Husband" has 2 syllables: husb · and.

What is the IPA transcription of "husband"?▾

The IPA transcription of "husband" is /ˈhʌz.bənd/.

What does "husband" mean?▾

Husband: The master of a house; the head of a family; a householder.

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