How to pronounce spousy
Say it like SPOW-zee. Spousy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPOW).
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- SPOW
- zee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spousy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- zeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of spousy
American and British speakers say spousy in essentially the same way: /ˈspaʊzi/ in the US and /ˈspaʊzi/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPOW-zee.
What does spousy mean?
- Spouse.“He was still on honeymoon with his spousy.”
Where does spousy come from?
Diminutive of spouse + -y.
Words that rhyme with spousy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of spousy.
Questions about saying spousy
How do you pronounce spousy?
Say SPOW-zee. The American pronunciation is /ˈspaʊzi/. In British English it is /ˈspaʊzi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spousy?
Spousy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPOW). Broken into parts: SPOW · zee.
Do Americans and Brits say spousy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈspaʊzi/ and the British form is /ˈspaʊzi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.