How to pronounce homebuilder
Say it like HOHM-bil-der. Homebuilder has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOHM).
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- HOHM
- bil
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Homebuilder 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.
- bilGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of homebuilder
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HOHM-bil-duh.
What does homebuilder mean?
- A person or company which builds houses
Where does homebuilder come from?
From home + builder.
Questions about saying homebuilder
How do you pronounce homebuilder?
Say HOHM-bil-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈhoʊmˌbɪldɚ/. In British English it is /ˈhəʊmˌbɪldə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in homebuilder?
Homebuilder has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOHM). Broken into parts: HOHM · bil · der.
Is homebuilder 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 /ˈhəʊmˌbɪldə/ (HOHM-bil-duh).