How to pronounce homeland
Say it like HOHM-land. Homeland has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOHM).
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- HOHM
- land
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Homeland 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.
- landGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of homeland
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HOHM-land.
What does homeland mean?
- the country where you were born
Where does homeland come from?
From home + land.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying homeland
How do you pronounce homeland?
Say HOHM-land. The American pronunciation is /ˈhoʊmˌlænd/. In British English it is /ˈhəʊmˌlænd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in homeland?
Homeland has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOHM). Broken into parts: HOHM · land.
Is homeland 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 /ˈhəʊmˌlænd/ (HOHM-land).