How to pronounce homebound
Say it like HOHM-bownd. Homebound has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOHM).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce homebound. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- HOHM
- bownd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Homebound pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- bowndKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of homebound
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HOHM-bownd.
What does homebound mean?
- Being on one's way home: being homeward bound.
- Confined to one's home, unable to leave it for some reason.
- Heading homeward, homeward bound.
Where does homebound come from?
From home + bound or home + -bound.
Questions about saying homebound
How do you pronounce homebound?
Say HOHM-bownd. The American pronunciation is /ˈhoʊmbaʊnd/. In British English it is /ˈhəʊmbaʊnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in homebound?
Homebound has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOHM). Broken into parts: HOHM · bownd.
Is homebound pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈhəʊmbaʊnd/ (HOHM-bownd).