How to pronounce housel
Say it like HOW-sul. Housel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOW).
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- HOW
- sul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Housel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- sulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of housel
American and British speakers say housel in essentially the same way: /ˈhaʊsəl/ in the US and /ˈhaʊsəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: HOW-sul.
What does housel mean?
- To prepare for a journey.
Where does housel come from?
From Middle English houselen, from Old English hūslian (“to administer the sacrament”), from Proto-Germanic *hunslōną (“to sacrifice, offer”), from Proto-Indo-European *ḱwen- (“holy”).
Questions about saying housel
How do you pronounce housel?
Say HOW-sul. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaʊsəl/. In British English it is /ˈhaʊsəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in housel?
Housel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOW). Broken into parts: HOW · sul.
Do Americans and Brits say housel the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhaʊsəl/ and the British form is /ˈhaʊsəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.