How to Pronounce "houseguest"
word
ˈhaʊsɡɛst
HOWS-gest
ˈhaʊsˌɡɛst
HOWS-gest
Definition
A person who is staying at someone’s house for a short period, usually as a guest invited to visit.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhaʊsɡɛst
British English
ˈhaʊsˌɡɛst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HOWS-gest
UK
HOWS-gest
Listen in Context
We have a houseguest staying with us this week.
Being a good houseguest means respecting the host's rules.
Have you ever been a houseguest at someone else’s place?
My parents don’t mind having a houseguest for a few nights, but not for weeks.