To pronounce "spouses", say SPOUS-es — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈspaʊ.sɨz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈspaʊ.sɨz/
IPA
"spouses" has 2 syllables: spous-es. It rhymes with houses and grouses, if that helps it stick.
noun
“People should treat their spouses with respect.”
verb
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Spouses" has 2 syllables: spous · es.
The IPA transcription of "spouses" is /ˈspaʊ.sɨz/.
Spouses: A person in a marriage or marital relationship.
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