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What does house-proud mean?
Proud of one's house, its furnishings, or its upkeep.
Where does house-proud come from?
From house + proud.

How to pronounce house-proud

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “house-proud”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “house-proud” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.