How to pronounce housedress
Say it like HOWS-dres. Housedress has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOWS).
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- HOWS
- dres
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Housedress 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.
- dresGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of housedress
American and British speakers say housedress in essentially the same way: /ˈhaʊsˌdrɛs/ in the US and /ˈhaʊsˌdrɛs/ in the UK.
British respelling: HOWS-dres.
What does housedress mean?
- A simple dress suitable for housework
Where does housedress come from?
From house + dress.
Questions about saying housedress
How do you pronounce housedress?
Say HOWS-dres. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaʊsˌdrɛs/. In British English it is /ˈhaʊsˌdrɛs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in housedress?
Housedress has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOWS). Broken into parts: HOWS · dres.
Do Americans and Brits say housedress the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhaʊsˌdrɛs/ and the British form is /ˈhaʊsˌdrɛs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.