English pronunciation · Words Starting with S
Spouse Pronunciation
Spouse is pronounced SPOWS, IPA /ˈspaʊs/.
SPOWS
US /ˈspaʊs/ · UK /ˈspaʊs/
Syllables: SPOWS (1 syllable)
noun: A person's husband or wife.
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Spouse in a Sentence
- Bring your spouse if you like.
- The form asks for your spouse's date of birth.
- Both spouses must sign the transfer.
Common Mispronunciations of Spouse
Not SPOOZ
Two things drift here: the ou is the ow of house, and the s at the end hisses rather than buzzes.
Not SPOWZ
The singular ends in a clean s. Only the plural spouses lets it become a z sound.
Tip: Rhyme it with house and mouse, not with rouse.
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