How to pronounce spouse
Say it like SPOWS. Spouse is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SPOWS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spouse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPOWSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of spouse
American and British speakers say spouse in essentially the same way: /spaʊs/ in the US and /spaʊs/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPOWS.
What does spouse mean?
- a person's partner in marriage
Where does spouse come from?
Related to espouse and sponsor.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with spouse
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of spouse.
Questions about saying spouse
How do you pronounce spouse?
Say SPOWS. The American pronunciation is /spaʊs/. In British English it is /spaʊs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spouse?
Spouse is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SPOWS.
Do Americans and Brits say spouse the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /spaʊs/ and the British form is /spaʊs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.