How to Pronounce Louse

To pronounce "louse", say LOUS-e — 2 syllables, IPA /laʊs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/laʊs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “louse”

"louse" has 2 syllables: lous-e. It rhymes with rouse and grouse, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: laos — easy to mix up when writing.

What does louse mean?

noun

  1. A small parasitic wingless insect of the order Psocodea.
  2. (not usually used in plural form) A contemptible person; one who is deceitful or causes harm.

verb

  1. To remove lice from.

Synonyms

maggotwormcootiedelouse

Words that rhyme with louse

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

rousegrouseespousespouseblousehousepowerhousegreenhouselighthousepenthouseguesthousedormouse

Related words

insectwormbugnitpig

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "louse"?▾

"Louse" has 2 syllables: lous · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "louse"?▾

The IPA transcription of "louse" is /laʊs/.

What does "louse" mean?▾

Louse: A small parasitic wingless insect of the order Psocodea.

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