How to Pronounce Louses

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

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Syllables

6

Letters

LOUS-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “louses”

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

What does louses 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

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Words that rhyme with louses

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housesspousesgrousesblousesespouseslighthousesmousesdousespenthousesdoghousesgreenhousesslaughterhouses

Related words

insectwormfinksprigsdumbos

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "louses"?▾

"Louses" has 2 syllables: lous · es.

What does "louses" mean?▾

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

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