How to pronounce housing

Say it like this: /ˈhaʊzɪŋ/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

British

What does housing mean?

nounThe activity of enclosing something or providing a residence for someone.

“Housing of homeless families is a priority.”

Residences, collectively.

“She lives in low-income housing.”

A mechanical component's container or covering.

“The gears were grinding against their housing.”

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