How to pronounce Homburg
Say it like HOM-berg. Homburg has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOM).
VoiceSpeed
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce Homburg. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
US American/ˈhɑmbɚɡ/HOM-berg
UK British/ˈhɒmbəɡ/HOM-bug
- HOM
- berg
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Homburg 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.
- bergKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of Homburg
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: HOM-bug.
What does Homburg mean?
noun
- A type of men's felt fedora; a stiff felt hat similar to a trilby.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying Homburg
How do you pronounce Homburg?
Say HOM-berg. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑmbɚɡ/. In British English it is /ˈhɒmbəɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Homburg?
Homburg has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOM). Broken into parts: HOM · berg.
Is Homburg pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈhɒmbəɡ/ (HOM-bug).