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housework

/ˈhaʊsˌwɝk/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.08 in modern English

Syllables
house-work
IPA
/ˈhaʊsˌwɝk/
19
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

domestic household chores such as cleaning and cooking

Uncountable

noun

homework

Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

From house + work. Cognate with Dutch huiswerk (“homework”).

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈhaʊsˌwɝk/

Usage

Frequently Paired Words

inwork

Synonyms

housekeeping

Questions

How do you pronounce housework?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈhaʊsˌwɝk/.
What does housework mean?
domestic household chores such as cleaning and cooking
Where does housework come from?
From house + work. Cognate with Dutch huiswerk (“homework”).

How to pronounce housework

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “housework”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈhaʊsˌwɝk/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “housework”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “housework” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.