How to Pronounce Mousing

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

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Syllables

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Letters

MOUS-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “mousing”

"mousing" has 2 syllables: mous-ing. It rhymes with dousing and espousing, if that helps it stick.

What does mousing mean?

verb

  1. To move cautiously or furtively, in the manner of a mouse (the rodent) (frequently used in the phrasal verb to mouse around).
  2. To hunt or catch mice (the rodents), usually of cats.

noun

  1. The act of hunting mice (or similar prey), especially by pouncing on them from above.
  2. A turn or lashing of spun yarn or small stuff, or a metallic clasp or fastening, uniting the point and shank of a hook to prevent its unhooking or straightening out.

adjective

  1. Impertinently inquisitive; prying; meddlesome.

Words that rhyme with mousing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dousingespousinggrousingspousingdowsingklausing

Related words

creeppussyfootsneakstealmickeymousermousetrapmousery

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mousing"?▾

"Mousing" has 2 syllables: mous · ing.

What does "mousing" mean?▾

Mousing: To move cautiously or furtively, in the manner of a mouse (the rodent) (frequently used in the phrasal verb to mouse around).

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