How to pronounce homebuilding
Say it like HOHM-bil-ding. Homebuilding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOHM).
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- HOHM
- bil
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Homebuilding 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.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of homebuilding
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HOHM-bil-ding.
What does homebuilding mean?
- The part of the construction industry concerned with building individual homes.
Where does homebuilding come from?
From home + building.
Questions about saying homebuilding
How do you pronounce homebuilding?
Say HOHM-bil-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˈhoʊmˌbɪldɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈhəʊmˌbɪldɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in homebuilding?
Homebuilding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOHM). Broken into parts: HOHM · bil · ding.
Is homebuilding 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 /ˈhəʊmˌbɪldɪŋ/ (HOHM-bil-ding).