How to Pronounce "housemate"
word
ˈhaʊsˌmeɪt
HOWS-mayt
hˈaʊsmeɪt
HOWS-mayt
Definition
A person you live with in the same house, but who is not your family or romantic partner.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhaʊsˌmeɪt
British English
hˈaʊsmeɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HOWS-mayt
UK
HOWS-mayt
Listen in Context
My housemate is from Spain.
I share the kitchen with my housemate.
Each housemate pays their own rent.
I get along really well with my housemate, and we sometimes cook together.