mouse
/mous/
noun
  1. Any of numerous small rodents of the families Muridae and Cricetidae, such as the house mouse, characteristically having a pointed snout, small rounded ears, and a long naked or almost hairless tail.
  2. Any of various similar or related animals, such as the jumping mouse, the vole, or the jerboa.
  3. A cowardly or timid person.
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition. More at Wordnik

The diphthong formed in English by ow (cow, fowl) or ou (doubt, mouse) is pronounced with either [aʊ̯] or [æʊ̯] in General American English (see, e.g., Wikipedia). [aʊ̯] is usually taught as the standard, hence the dictionary focusing on it. But I've heard both widely, and a chart of dialects suggests [æʊ̯] can appear in General American English, Miami, New York, and Philadelphia, and both Southern American English and AAVE use [æɔ̯], [æɒ̯] and similar (Wikipedia).

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Cambridge Dictionary
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How to pronounce MOUSE in English
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Evaeaston
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TH: mouth or mouse – Eva Easton's American English Pronunciation
This was easy! -s VS -th However, an info from the horse’s mouth, and Mickey Mouse job; never heard of it. Wondering, what could that mean…?
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Merriam-Webster
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MOUSE Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
4 days ago - The meaning of MOUSE is any of numerous small rodents (as of the genus Mus) with pointed snout, rather small ears, elongated body, and slender tail. How to use mouse in a sentence.
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Wiktionary
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mouse - Wiktionary, the free dictionary
(Received Pronunciation, General American) enPR: mous, IPA(key): /maʊs/ (Canada) IPA(key): /mʌʊs/ Rhymes: -aʊs · Verb · (Received Pronunciation, General American) enPR: mous, mouz, IPA(key): /maʊs/, /maʊz/ (Canada) IPA(key): /mʌʊs/, ...
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Cambridge Dictionary
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MOUSE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary
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AccentHero
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How to pronounce mouse: examples and online exercises
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YouGlish
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Mouse Colored | Pronunciation of Mouse Colored in English
Self-record & review: Record yourself saying 'mouse colored' in sentences. Listen back to identify areas for improvement. YouTube Pronunciation Guides: Search YouTube for how to pronounce 'mouse colored' in English.
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Collins Dictionary
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MOUSE definition in American English | Collins English Dictionary
9 senses: (maʊs ��) 1. any of numerous small long-tailed rodents of the families Muridae and Cricetidae that are similar to but.... Click for more definitions.
Published   February 1, 2018
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EasyPronunciation
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Mouse — Pronunciation: HD Slow Audio + Phonetic Transcription
How to pronounce 'mouse' in English. Normal and slow speed HD audio recordings and phonetic transcription written with International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA).
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ELSA
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How to Pronounce MOUSE in American English | ELSA Speak
Practice pronunciation of the word mouse with ELSA advanced technology and say mouse like Americans.
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Deep English
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How to Pronounce Mouse
April 11, 2025 - The mouse ran quickly across the floor. haʊs · They bought a new house last year. Learn pronunciation → · mæʊs · The mouse ran across the kitchen floor. Learn pronunciation → · 'maʊθ · Please open your mouth for the dentist. Learn pronunciation → ·
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How to Pronounce
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The mouse Pronunciation
May 6, 2020 - How to say the mouse in English? Pronunciation of the mouse with 24 audio pronunciations and more for the mouse.
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Promova
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How to Pronounce mouse in English | Promova
If you’re learning American English, stick to it and try not to confuse yourself with British pronunciation. ... Say mouse in the pronunciation tool as many times as it takes before you get it right.