How to pronounce espoused
Say it like ih-SPOWZD. Espoused has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPOWZD).
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- ih
- SPOWZD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Espoused pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SPOWZDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of espoused
American and British speakers say espoused in essentially the same way: /ɪˈspaʊzd/ in the US and /ɪˈspaʊzd/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-SPOWZD.
What does espoused mean?
- Having been espoused or claimed; held (as a belief or position).
- Married, engaged, or in a committed monogamous relationship.
- simple past and past participle of espouse How to pronounce espouse
Words that rhyme with espoused
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of espoused.
Questions about saying espoused
How do you pronounce espoused?
Say ih-SPOWZD. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈspaʊzd/. In British English it is /ɪˈspaʊzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in espoused?
Espoused has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPOWZD). Broken into parts: ih · SPOWZD.
Do Americans and Brits say espoused the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈspaʊzd/ and the British form is /ɪˈspaʊzd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.