How to Pronounce "a household word"
expression
uh HOWS-hold WURD
uh HOWS-hohld WURD
Definition
A name, brand, or phrase that is very well known by almost everyone, usually because it is famous or commonly used.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈhaʊsˌhoʊɫd/ /ˈwɝd
British English
æɪ/ /hˈaʊshəʊld/ /wˈɜːd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh HOWS-hold WURD
UK
uh HOWS-hohld WURD
Listen in Context
After many years, Coca-Cola became a household word.
Google is a household word around the world.
He dreamed his invention would become a household word.
That new app is quickly turning into a household word in tech circles.