How to pronounce housekeepers
Say it like HOWS-kee-perz. Housekeepers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOWS).
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- HOWS
- kee
- perz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Housekeepers 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.
- keeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- perzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of housekeepers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HOWS-kee-puz.
What does housekeepers mean?
- plural of housekeeper How to pronounce housekeeper
Questions about saying housekeepers
How do you pronounce housekeepers?
Say HOWS-kee-perz. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaʊsˌkipɚz/. In British English it is /ˈhaʊsˌkiːpəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in housekeepers?
Housekeepers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOWS). Broken into parts: HOWS · kee · perz.
Is housekeepers pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈhaʊsˌkiːpəz/ (HOWS-kee-puz).