How to pronounce delouse
Say it like dee-LOWZ. Delouse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOWZ).
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- dee
- LOWZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Delouse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- deeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- LOWZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of delouse
American and British speakers say delouse in essentially the same way: /ˌdiˈlaʊz/ in the US and /ˌdiːˈlaʊz/ in the UK.
British respelling: dee-LOWZ.
What does delouse mean?
- To remove lice from.“A veterinarian could delouse your dog.”
- To apply insecticides or insect repellents to, in order to be sure that no lice or other parasites are present.“During the Korean Conflict, American soldiers were deloused with DDT upon entering basic training.”
- To remove malicious software, such as viruses, trojans, spyware, or worms, from.“A deloused computer may still be considered no longer trustworthy.”
Where does delouse come from?
From de- + louse.
Words that rhyme with delouse
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of delouse.
Questions about saying delouse
How do you pronounce delouse?
Say dee-LOWZ. The American pronunciation is /ˌdiˈlaʊz/. In British English it is /ˌdiːˈlaʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in delouse?
Delouse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOWZ). Broken into parts: dee · LOWZ.
Do Americans and Brits say delouse the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdiˈlaʊz/ and the British form is /ˌdiːˈlaʊz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.