How to pronounce homelike
Say it like HOHM-lyke. Homelike has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOHM).
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- HOHM
- lyke
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Homelike 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.
- lykeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of homelike
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HOHM-lyke.
What does homelike mean?
- Having the comfortable characteristics of a home.
Where does homelike come from?
From home + -like. Compare Swedish hemlik (“homelike”).
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying homelike
How do you pronounce homelike?
Say HOHM-lyke. The American pronunciation is /ˈhoʊmˌlaɪk/. In British English it is /ˈhəʊmˌlaɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in homelike?
Homelike has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOHM). Broken into parts: HOHM · lyke.
Is homelike 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 /ˈhəʊmˌlaɪk/ (HOHM-lyke).