How to pronounce housebroken
Say it like HOWS-broh-kun. Housebroken has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOWS).
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- HOWS
- broh
- kun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Housebroken 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.
- brohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of housebroken
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HOWS-broh-kun.
What does housebroken mean?
- trained to avoid urinating or defecating in the house, except within a litterbox, toilet, or other receptacle.
Where does housebroken come from?
From house + broken.
Questions about saying housebroken
How do you pronounce housebroken?
Say HOWS-broh-kun. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaʊsˌbroʊkən/. In British English it is /ˈhaʊsˌbrəʊkən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in housebroken?
Housebroken has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOWS). Broken into parts: HOWS · broh · kun.
Is housebroken 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 /ˈhaʊsˌbrəʊkən/ (HOWS-broh-kun).