How to Pronounce Rouse

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

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈɹaʊz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “rouse”

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

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

What does rouse mean?

noun

  1. An arousal.
  2. The sounding of a bugle in the morning after reveille, to signal that soldiers are to rise from bed, often the rouse.

verb

  1. To wake (someone) or be awoken from sleep, or from apathy.
  2. To cause, stir up, excite (a feeling, thought, etc.).

    “to rouse the faculties, passions, or emotions”

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Words that rhyme with rouse

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

grousearouseespousespousesouseblousehousechouselousedrowsepowerhousetouse

Related words

excitearousecommoveagitatebestirawakenwaken

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rouse"?▾

"Rouse" has 2 syllables: rous · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "rouse"?▾

The IPA transcription of "rouse" is /ˈɹaʊz/.

What does "rouse" mean?▾

Rouse: An arousal.

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