How to pronounce housetrain
Say it like HOWS-trayn. Housetrain has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOWS).
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- HOWS
- trayn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Housetrain 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.
- traynGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of housetrain
American and British speakers say housetrain in essentially the same way: /ˈhaʊsˌtreɪn/ in the US and /ˈhaʊsˌtreɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: HOWS-trayn.
What does housetrain mean?
- To teach (a domestic pet) to urinate and defecate outside or in a designated location in the home.
Where does housetrain come from?
From house + train.
Questions about saying housetrain
How do you pronounce housetrain?
Say HOWS-trayn. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaʊsˌtreɪn/. In British English it is /ˈhaʊsˌtreɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in housetrain?
Housetrain has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOWS). Broken into parts: HOWS · trayn.
Do Americans and Brits say housetrain the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhaʊsˌtreɪn/ and the British form is /ˈhaʊsˌtreɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.