How to pronounce housemate
Say it like HOW-smayt. Housemate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOW).
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- HOW
- smayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Housemate 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.
- smaytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of housemate
American and British speakers say housemate in essentially the same way: /ˈhaʊˌsmeɪt/ in the US and /ˈhaʊˌsmeɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: HOW-smayt.
What does housemate mean?
- Someone living in the same house.
Where does housemate come from?
From house + -mate.
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Questions about saying housemate
How do you pronounce housemate?
Say HOW-smayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaʊˌsmeɪt/. In British English it is /ˈhaʊˌsmeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in housemate?
Housemate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOW). Broken into parts: HOW · smayt.
Do Americans and Brits say housemate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhaʊˌsmeɪt/ and the British form is /ˈhaʊˌsmeɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.