How to pronounce housecest
Say it like HOWS-sest. Housecest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOWS).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce housecest. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- HOWS
- sest
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Housecest 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.
- sestKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of housecest
American and British speakers say housecest in essentially the same way: /ˈhaʊssɛst/ in the US and /ˈhaʊssɛst/ in the UK.
British respelling: HOWS-sest.
What does housecest mean?
- A romantic or sexual relationship within a boarding house in a boarding school.“I don't want to engage in housecest too early on.”
Where does housecest come from?
From house + -cest.
Questions about saying housecest
How do you pronounce housecest?
Say HOWS-sest. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaʊssɛst/. In British English it is /ˈhaʊssɛst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in housecest?
Housecest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOWS). Broken into parts: HOWS · sest.
Do Americans and Brits say housecest the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhaʊssɛst/ and the British form is /ˈhaʊssɛst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.