How to pronounce homemaker
Say it like HOHM-may-ker. Homemaker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOHM).
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- HOHM
- may
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Homemaker 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.
- mayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of homemaker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HOHM-may-kuh.
What does homemaker mean?
- A person who maintains the administration and upkeep of his or her residence, especially one who is not employed outside the home; one who runs the household.
Where does homemaker come from?
From home + maker.
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Questions about saying homemaker
How do you pronounce homemaker?
Say HOHM-may-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈhoʊmˌmeɪkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈhəʊmˌmeɪkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in homemaker?
Homemaker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOHM). Broken into parts: HOHM · may · ker.
Is homemaker pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈhəʊmˌmeɪkə/ (HOHM-may-kuh).