How to pronounce habous
Say it like huh-BOOS. Habous has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOOS).
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- huh
- BOOS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Habous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- huhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BOOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of habous
American and British speakers say habous in essentially the same way: /həˈbus/ in the US and /həˈbuːs/ in the UK.
British respelling: huh-BOOS.
What does habous mean?
- An equivalent of mortmain in Islamic law
Words that rhyme with habous
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of habous.
Questions about saying habous
How do you pronounce habous?
Say huh-BOOS. The American pronunciation is /həˈbus/. In British English it is /həˈbuːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in habous?
Habous has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOOS). Broken into parts: huh · BOOS.
Do Americans and Brits say habous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /həˈbus/ and the British form is /həˈbuːs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.