How to pronounce hombre
Say it like OM-bray. Hombre has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OM).
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- OM
- bray
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hombre 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.
- brayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of hombre
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OM-bray.
What does hombre mean?
- A man, a chap, a guy; especially a Hispanic or Spanish man.
Where does hombre come from?
Borrowed from Spanish hombre (“man; human being”).
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying hombre
How do you pronounce hombre?
Say OM-bray. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑmbreɪ/. In British English it is /ˈɒmbreɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hombre?
Hombre has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OM). Broken into parts: OM · bray.
Is hombre 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 /ˈɒmbreɪ/ (OM-bray).