How to pronounce bouse
Say it like BOWS. Bouse is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BOWS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bouse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOWSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of bouse
American and British speakers say bouse in essentially the same way: /baʊs/ in the US and /baʊs/ in the UK.
British respelling: BOWS.
What does bouse mean?
- To haul or hoist (something) with a tackle.
Where does bouse come from?
Of unknown origin.
Words that rhyme with bouse
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bouse.
Questions about saying bouse
How do you pronounce bouse?
Say BOWS. The American pronunciation is /baʊs/. In British English it is /baʊs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bouse?
Bouse is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BOWS.
Do Americans and Brits say bouse the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /baʊs/ and the British form is /baʊs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.