How do you pronounce "housewife"?

In American English: /ˈhaʊˌswaɪf/ (HOW-sweyef). In British English: /hˈaʊswˌaɪf/ (H-owsw). In Canadian English: /ˈhʌʊˌswʌɪf/ (HUH-uu-swuh-if). In Australian English: /hˈaʊswaɪf/ (H-owsw).

Is "housewife" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhaʊˌswaɪf/ (HOW-sweyef), while in British English it's /hˈaʊswˌaɪf/ (H-owsw).

How to Pronounce "housewife"

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housewife

/ˈhaʊˌswaɪf/

HOW-sweyef

Syllable Breakdown

haʊhouse·swaɪfwife

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