How to Pronounce "houseboat"
word
ˈhaʊsˌboʊt
HOWSS-boht
hˈaʊsbəʊt
HOWSS-boht
Definition
A boat designed or modified to be used as a home, with all the basic living facilities on board.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhaʊsˌboʊt
British English
hˈaʊsbəʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HOWSS-boht
UK
HOWSS-boht
Listen in Context
We stayed on a houseboat during our vacation.
A houseboat has a kitchen and a bathroom.
Many people live on a houseboat all year.
Living on a houseboat means you wake up to the sound of water every day.