How to pronounce homebuyer
Say it like HOHM-by-er. Homebuyer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOHM).
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- HOHM
- by
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Homebuyer 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.
- byGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of homebuyer
- 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-by-uh.
What does homebuyer mean?
- A person who buys or plans to buy a house.
Where does homebuyer come from?
From home + buyer.
Questions about saying homebuyer
How do you pronounce homebuyer?
Say HOHM-by-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈhoʊmˌbaɪɚ/. In British English it is /ˈhəʊmˌbaɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in homebuyer?
Homebuyer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOHM). Broken into parts: HOHM · by · er.
Is homebuyer 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 /ˈhəʊmˌbaɪə/ (HOHM-by-uh).