How to pronounce houseplant
Say it like HOWS-plant. Houseplant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOWS).
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US American/ˈhaʊsˌplænt/HOWS-plant
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- HOWS
- plant
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Houseplant 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.
- plantGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
What does houseplant mean?
noun
- A plant that is grown indoors in places such as a house or office for decorative purposes.“Herbert thought that adding some houseplants would brighten up his desk.”
- A variety of plant that is especially suited to such cultivation, or that is frequently grown in such settings.“"I always thought a begonia was a houseplant!" exclaimed Sue, staring at the towering tropical specimen.”
Where does houseplant come from?
From house + plant.
Questions about saying houseplant
How do you pronounce houseplant?
Say HOWS-plant. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaʊsˌplænt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in houseplant?
Houseplant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOWS). Broken into parts: HOWS · plant.