How to pronounce homecare
Say it like HOHM-kair. Homecare has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOHM).
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- HOHM
- kair
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Homecare 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.
- kairGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of homecare
- 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-kair.
What does homecare mean?
- The care and maintenance of one's home.
- Treatment of a patient at his or her own home.
Where does homecare come from?
From home + care.
Questions about saying homecare
How do you pronounce homecare?
Say HOHM-kair. The American pronunciation is /ˈhoʊmˌkɛr/. In British English it is /ˈhəʊmˌkɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in homecare?
Homecare has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOHM). Broken into parts: HOHM · kair.
Is homecare 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 /ˈhəʊmˌkɛə/ (HOHM-kair).