How to pronounce houseware
Say it like HOW-swair. Houseware has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOW).
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- HOW
- swair
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Houseware 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.
- swairGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of houseware
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HOW-swair.
What does houseware mean?
- Synonym of household goods.
Where does houseware come from?
From house + -ware.
Questions about saying houseware
How do you pronounce houseware?
Say HOW-swair. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaʊˌswɛr/. In British English it is /ˈhaʊˌswɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in houseware?
Houseware has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOW). Broken into parts: HOW · swair.
Is houseware pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈhaʊˌswɛə/ (HOW-swair).