How to pronounce homecoming
Say it like HOHM-kuhm-ing. Homecoming has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOHM).
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- HOHM
- kuhm
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Homecoming 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.
- kuhmGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of homecoming
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HOHM-kuhm-ing.
What does homecoming mean?
- an annual school or university reunion for graduates
- a coming to or returning home“on his return from Australia we gave him a welcoming party”
Where does homecoming come from?
From Middle English hom-comyng, home komyng, home-cumyng, home-commynge, equivalent to home + coming.
Questions about saying homecoming
How do you pronounce homecoming?
Say HOHM-kuhm-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈhoʊmˌkʌmɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈhəʊmˌkʌmɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in homecoming?
Homecoming has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOHM). Broken into parts: HOHM · kuhm · ing.
Is homecoming 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 /ˈhəʊmˌkʌmɪŋ/ (HOHM-kuhm-ing).