How to Pronounce "housecleaning"
word
ˈhaʊˌskɫinɪŋ
HOWS-klee-ning
hˈaʊskliːnɪŋ
HOWS-KLEE-ning
Definition
The act of thoroughly cleaning the inside of a house, including all rooms and surfaces. It can also refer more generally to removing unnecessary things or making improvements in an organization.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhaʊˌskɫinɪŋ
British English
hˈaʊskliːnɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HOWS-klee-ning
UK
HOWS-KLEE-ning
Listen in Context
I do housecleaning every Saturday.
Spring housecleaning can take all day.
My parents hired someone for the housecleaning.
After the birthday party, the housecleaning took hours.