How to Pronounce "housebreak"
word
ˈhaʊsˌbreɪk
HOWS-brayk
hˈaʊsbɹeɪk
HOWS-brayk
Definition
To train a pet, especially a dog, to urinate and defecate outside the house or in a designated place, not inside the home.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhaʊsˌbreɪk
British English
hˈaʊsbɹeɪk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HOWS-brayk
UK
HOWS-brayk
Listen in Context
We need to housebreak our new puppy.
It takes patience to housebreak a dog.
Did you housebreak your last cat?
We finally managed to housebreak Bella after two months.