How Do You Spell SPOUSE?

Pronunciation: [spˈa͡ʊs] (IPA)

The word "spouse" is commonly used to refer to one's husband or wife. It is pronounced /spaʊs/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable "sp-" is pronounced as "sp" with an "ow" sound as in "now" and a short "u" sound, while the second syllable "-ouse" is pronounced as "ow" with a soft "s" sound, similar to "house". The spelling of "spouse" follows English language patterns, where the letters "ou" often represent the sound of "ow".

SPOUSE Meaning and Definition

  1. A spouse refers to a legally married partner in a formal or recognized marital relationship. The term is generally used to specify an individual's husband or wife, and commonly relates to the partner with whom one shares a committed and intimate bond based on love, companionship, and mutual understanding.

    A spouse is typically considered a life partner, involved in a legally binding relationship established through a marriage ceremony or a civil partnership. The institution of marriage carries legal, social, and cultural implications, granting spouses certain rights and responsibilities in relation to each other, their children, property, and more.

    Spouses are united by a contractual bond, known as the marriage contract, which often encompasses various legal aspects and obligations, such as fidelity, financial support, and the shared responsibility of building a family. The principles of marriage and the roles of spouses can vary across cultures, religions, and legal systems, but generally entail the pursuit of a lifelong commitment, emotional support, and the sharing of life's joys and burdens.

    Spousal relationships thrive on communication, empathy, trust, and compromise. The journey of a married couple involves navigating challenges together, making joint decisions, and fostering a nurturing environment for personal growth and happiness. Ultimately, a spouse represents not only a legal designation but also a cherished life partner, companion, and source of love, support, and understanding.

  2. A married person, husband or wife.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of SPOUSE

The word "spouse" originated from the Old French word "espos", which came from the Latin word "sponsus" or "sponsum". In Latin, the word had the meaning of a betrothed person or a person who is promised in marriage. Eventually, this term evolved and entered Middle English as "spous" or "spouse" around the 13th century, referring to a married person.

Similar spelling words for SPOUSE

Plural form of SPOUSE is SPOUSES

Conjugate verb Spouse

CONDITIONAL

I would spouse
you would spouse
he/she/it would spouse
we would spouse
they would spouse

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be spousing
you would be spousing
he/she/it would be spousing
we would be spousing
they would be spousing

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have spouse
you would have spouse
he/she/it would have spouse
we would have spouse
they would have spouse

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been spousing
you would have been spousing
he/she/it would have been spousing
we would have been spousing
they would have been spousing

FUTURE

I will spouse
you will spouse
he/she/it will spouse
we will spouse
they will spouse

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be spousing
you will be spousing
he/she/it will be spousing
we will be spousing
they will be spousing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have spoused
you will have spoused
he/she/it will have spoused
we will have spoused
they will have spoused

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been spousing
you will have been spousing
he/she/it will have been spousing
we will have been spousing
they will have been spousing

IMPERATIVE

you spouse
we let´s spouse

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to spouse

PAST

I spoused
you spoused
he/she/it spoused
we spoused
they spoused

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was spousing
you were spousing
he/she/it was spousing
we were spousing
they were spousing

PAST PARTICIPLE

spoused

PAST PERFECT

I had spoused
you had spoused
he/she/it had spoused
we had spoused
they had spoused

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been spousing
you had been spousing
he/she/it had been spousing
we had been spousing
they had been spousing

PRESENT

I spouse
you spouse
he/she/it spouses
we spouse
they spouse

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am spousing
you are spousing
he/she/it is spousing
we are spousing
they are spousing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

spousing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have spoused
you have spoused
he/she/it has spoused
we have spoused
they have spoused

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been spousing
you have been spousing
he/she/it has been spousing
we have been spousing
they have been spousing

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