How to Pronounce Rousing

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈɹaʊzɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “rousing”

"rousing" has 2 syllables: rous-ing. It rhymes with carousing and arousing, if that helps it stick.

What does rousing 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”

noun

  1. The act by which somebody or something is roused.

adjective

  1. That rouses or excites.

    “rousing music”

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Words that rhyme with rousing

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carousingarousinghousingespousingwarehousingbrowsingdrowsingbowsingchousing

Related words

stimulatingstirringarousalprovocativerabblegalvanizingmobilizingarousing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rousing"?▾

"Rousing" has 2 syllables: rous · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "rousing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "rousing" is /ˈɹaʊzɪŋ/.

What does "rousing" mean?▾

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

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