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hounsi

/ˈ(h)uːnsi/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
houn-si
IPA
/ˈ(h)uːnsi/
9
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A voodoo initiate; a helper for a houngan or mambo.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From Haitian Creole, from Fon.

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • British English: /ˈ(h)uːnsi/

Inflected Forms

hounsis (plural) ounsi (alternative)

Questions

How do you pronounce hounsi?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈ(h)uːnsi/.
What does hounsi mean?
A voodoo initiate; a helper for a houngan or mambo.
Where does hounsi come from?
From Haitian Creole, from Fon.

How to pronounce hounsi

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