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How to pronounce husband

nounA1Very common word
HUHZbnd

/ˈhəz.bn̩d̚/

2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

a man who is married; the man someone is married to

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Meanings & examples

noun

a man who is married; the man someone is married to

Her husband works at the hospital.

I met David's husband at the wedding.

Good to know

Husband is normally used for a married man. For an unmarried male partner, say boyfriend or partner.

Common phrases & grammar

her husband · future husband · husband and wife · loving husband

someone's husband

the husband of someone

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