How to pronounce homebrew
Say it like HOHM-broo. Homebrew 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 homebrew. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- HOHM
- broo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Homebrew 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.
- brooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of homebrew
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HOHM-broo.
What does homebrew mean?
- A beer brewed by enthusiasts rather than commercially.
- A game or amateur radio equipment made or modified by an amateur.
- A player who plays for the team named after their own native town.
- To brew one's beer or other alcoholic beverage at home.
- To create something as an enthusiast, rather than using a commercial option.
- To jailbreak a video game console, specifically made by Nintendo, to run unofficial programs.
Where does homebrew come from?
From home + brew.
Questions about saying homebrew
How do you pronounce homebrew?
Say HOHM-broo. The American pronunciation is /ˈhoʊmˌbru/. In British English it is /ˈhəʊmˌbruː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in homebrew?
Homebrew has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOHM). Broken into parts: HOHM · broo.
Is homebrew 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 /ˈhəʊmˌbruː/ (HOHM-broo).