How to pronounce hom
Say it like HOM. Hom is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/hɑm/HOM
UK British/hɒm/HOM
- HOM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hom pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of hom
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: HOM.
What does hom mean?
noun
- Alternative form of haoma (“sacred plant”).
Words that rhyme with hom
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Questions about saying hom
How do you pronounce hom?
Say HOM. The American pronunciation is /hɑm/. In British English it is /hɒm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hom?
Hom is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: HOM.
Is hom pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /hɒm/ (HOM).