How to pronounce homelessness
Say it like HOHM-lus-nus. Homelessness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOHM).
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- HOHM
- lus
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Homelessness 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.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of homelessness
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HOHM-lus-nus.
What does homelessness mean?
- The state of being homeless.
Where does homelessness come from?
From homeless + -ness.
Questions about saying homelessness
How do you pronounce homelessness?
Say HOHM-lus-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈhoʊmləsnəs/. In British English it is /ˈhəʊmləsnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in homelessness?
Homelessness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOHM). Broken into parts: HOHM · lus · nus.
Is homelessness 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 /ˈhəʊmləsnəs/ (HOHM-lus-nus).