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houseplant

/ˈhaʊsˌplænt/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.08 in modern English

Syllables
house-plant
IPA
/ˈhaʊsˌplænt/
15
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
2
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A plant that is grown indoors in places such as a house or office for decorative purposes.

noun

A variety of plant that is especially suited to such cultivation, or that is frequently grown in such settings.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From house + plant.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈhaʊsˌplænt/

Inflected Forms

houseplants (plural) house plant (alternative)

Phrases

potted plant

Frequently Paired Words

flowerpot potted plant

Questions

How do you pronounce houseplant?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈhaʊsˌplænt/.
What does houseplant mean?
A plant that is grown indoors in places such as a house or office for decorative purposes.
Where does houseplant come from?
From house + plant.

How to pronounce houseplant

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  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈhaʊsˌplænt/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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