How to pronounce homegrown
Say it like HOHM-grohn. Homegrown has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOHM).
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- HOHM
- grohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Homegrown 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.
- grohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of homegrown
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HOHM-grohn.
What does homegrown mean?
- Raised or cultivated at home, on one's own land, or in one's own country; domestic; indigenous.“Each spring they planted a garden and each summer they enjoyed homegrown vegetables.”
- Produced or coming from one's own country or a particular place; local; native; self-produced.“The young politician is a homegrown talent we are all proud of here.”
- Someone or something which originated locally.
Where does homegrown come from?
From home + grown.
Questions about saying homegrown
How do you pronounce homegrown?
Say HOHM-grohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈhoʊmˌɡroʊn/. In British English it is /ˈhəʊmˌɡrəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in homegrown?
Homegrown has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOHM). Broken into parts: HOHM · grohn.
Is homegrown 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 /ˈhəʊmˌɡrəʊn/ (HOHM-grohn).