How to pronounce houseboat
Say it like HOWS-boht. Houseboat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOWS).
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- HOWS
- boht
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Houseboat pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOWSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- bohtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of houseboat
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HOWS-boht.
What does houseboat mean?
- A vessel, such as a barge, used as a dwelling.
Where does houseboat come from?
From house + boat.
Questions about saying houseboat
How do you pronounce houseboat?
Say HOWS-boht. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaʊsˌboʊt/. In British English it is /ˈhaʊsˌbəʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in houseboat?
Houseboat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOWS). Broken into parts: HOWS · boht.
Is houseboat pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈhaʊsˌbəʊt/ (HOWS-boht).