How to Pronounce "housemother"
word
HOWS-MUH-thur
HOWS-MUH-thuh
Definition
A woman who supervises and takes care of students living in a dormitory, boarding house, or similar residence, acting like a parent away from home.
IPA Transcription
American English
haʊsˈmʌðə(ɹ)
British English
haʊsˈmʌðə(ɹ)
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HOWS-MUH-thur
UK
HOWS-MUH-thuh
Listen in Context
The housemother helps the new students feel at home.
If you have a problem, talk to the housemother.
The housemother locks the doors at night.
Our housemother always checked to make sure everyone was home before curfew.