How to pronounce homage
Say it like OM-uj. Homage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OM).
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- OM
- uj
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Homage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ujKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of homage
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: HOM-ij.
What does homage mean?
- respectful deference“pay court to the emperor”
Where does homage come from?
From Middle English homage, from Old French homage, hommage, from Medieval Latin homināticum (“homage, the service of a vassal or 'man'”), from Latin homō (“a man, in Medieval Latin a vassal”) + -āticum (noun-forming suffix).
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Questions about saying homage
How do you pronounce homage?
Say OM-uj. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑmədʒ/. In British English it is /ˈhɒmɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in homage?
Homage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OM). Broken into parts: OM · uj.
Is homage 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 /ˈhɒmɪdʒ/ (HOM-ij).