How to Pronounce "housewives"
word
/ˈhaʊˌswaɪvz/
HOWS-wyvz
/hˈaʊswaɪvz/
HOWS-wyvz
Definition
Women whose main occupation is managing the home and taking care of the family, rather than having paid employment outside the home.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈhaʊˌswaɪvz/
British English
/hˈaʊswaɪvz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HOWS-wyvz
UK
HOWS-wyvz
Listen in Context
Many housewives cook meals for their families.
Some housewives join local clubs to meet new people.
The TV show is about the lives of different housewives.
In the past, most housewives spent their days doing laundry and cleaning.