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houses
Definition:
(nou) a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families (nou) the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments (nou) the members of a religious community living together (nou) the audience gathered together in a theatre or cinema (nou) an official assembly having legislative powers (nou) aristocratic family line (nou) play in which children take the roles of father or mother or children and pretend to interact like adults (nou) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided (nou) the management of a gambling house or casino (nou) a social unit living together (nou) a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented (nou) a building in which something is sheltered or located
Phonetic Transcription:
haʊz
Examples:
A carpenter builds houses and other kinds of buildings.
The building houses the counseling center.
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Common mistakes of houses pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the first syllable, saying "HOU-ses" instead of the correct pronunciation "ˈhaʊ.zɪz". Tip: Remember that the stress is on the first syllable in "houses".
- Omitting the "s" sound: Some may pronounce "houses" as "ˈhaʊ.ɪz", leaving out the final "s" sound. Tip: Ensure you pronounce the "s" clearly to indicate the plural form.
- Confusing vowel sounds: A common mistake is pronouncing the vowel as "a" instead of "ou", resulting in "ˈhɑʊ.sɪz". Tip: Practice the diphthong "ou" as in "house" to avoid this error.
- Incorrectly pronouncing the final "s": Some may say "houses" as "ˈhaʊ.zɪs", misplacing the final "s" sound. Tip: Focus on the voiced "z" sound at the end, as in "zebra".
- Mixing up with "house": Learners might say "house" instead of "houses", using the singular form. Tip: Remember that "houses" indicates more than one, and practice saying both forms to distinguish them.