How to Pronounce "housemates"
word
ˈhaʊsˌmeɪts
HOWS-mayts
hˈaʊsmeɪts
HOWS-mayts
Definition
People who live together in the same house, but are not usually family or a couple. Housemates may share spaces like the kitchen, living room, and bathroom.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhaʊsˌmeɪts
British English
hˈaʊsmeɪts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HOWS-mayts
UK
HOWS-mayts
Listen in Context
I have two housemates from different countries.
My housemates and I clean the kitchen together.
Each housemate has their own bedroom.
Some of my best friends today started out as housemates in college.