How to Pronounce Roused

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈɹaʊzd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “roused”

"roused" has 2 syllables: rous-ed. It rhymes with aroused and housed, if that helps it stick.

What does roused mean?

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”

Words that rhyme with roused

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

arousedhousedbrowsedespouseddrowsedwarehousedlouseddowseddelousedbowsed

Related words

stimulatingstirringarousalprovocativeagitatedawakenedawokenfrazzled

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "roused"?▾

"Roused" has 2 syllables: rous · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "roused"?▾

The IPA transcription of "roused" is /ˈɹaʊzd/.

What does "roused" mean?▾

Roused: To wake (someone) or be awoken from sleep, or from apathy.

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