How to pronounce housemaid
Say it like HOWS-mayd. Housemaid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOWS).
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- HOWS
- mayd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Housemaid 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.
- maydGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of housemaid
American and British speakers say housemaid in essentially the same way: /ˈhaʊsˌmeɪd/ in the US and /ˈhaʊsˌmeɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: HOWS-mayd.
What does housemaid mean?
- A female domestic worker responsible for cleaning a house.
- To be a housemaid.
- To wait on someone hand on foot, to watch them.
- To clean, as a housemaid.
Where does housemaid come from?
From house + maid.
Questions about saying housemaid
How do you pronounce housemaid?
Say HOWS-mayd. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaʊsˌmeɪd/. In British English it is /ˈhaʊsˌmeɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in housemaid?
Housemaid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOWS). Broken into parts: HOWS · mayd.
Do Americans and Brits say housemaid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhaʊsˌmeɪd/ and the British form is /ˈhaʊsˌmeɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.