How to pronounce homemakers
Say it like HOHM-may-kerz. Homemakers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOHM).
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- HOHM
- may
- kerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Homemakers 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.
- kerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of homemakers
- 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-kuz.
What does homemakers mean?
- plural of homemaker How to pronounce homemaker
Questions about saying homemakers
How do you pronounce homemakers?
Say HOHM-may-kerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈhoʊmˌmeɪkɚz/. In British English it is /ˈhəʊmˌmeɪkəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in homemakers?
Homemakers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOHM). Broken into parts: HOHM · may · kerz.
Is homemakers 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 /ˈhəʊmˌmeɪkəz/ (HOHM-may-kuz).