How to pronounce homebuilders
Say it like HOHM-bil-derz. Homebuilders has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOHM).
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- HOHM
- bil
- derz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Homebuilders 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.
- derzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of homebuilders
- 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-duz.
What does homebuilders mean?
- plural of homebuilder How to pronounce homebuilder
Questions about saying homebuilders
How do you pronounce homebuilders?
Say HOHM-bil-derz. The American pronunciation is /ˈhoʊmˌbɪldɚz/. In British English it is /ˈhəʊmˌbɪldəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in homebuilders?
Homebuilders has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOHM). Broken into parts: HOHM · bil · derz.
Is homebuilders 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 /ˈhəʊmˌbɪldəz/ (HOHM-bil-duz).