How to pronounce homemaking
Say it like HOHM-may-king. Homemaking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOHM).
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- HOHM
- may
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Homemaking 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.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of homemaking
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HOHM-may-king.
What does homemaking mean?
- The management of a household considered as an occupation.
Where does homemaking come from?
From home + making.
Questions about saying homemaking
How do you pronounce homemaking?
Say HOHM-may-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈhoʊmˌmeɪkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈhəʊmˌmeɪkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in homemaking?
Homemaking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOHM). Broken into parts: HOHM · may · king.
Is homemaking 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 /ˈhəʊmˌmeɪkɪŋ/ (HOHM-may-king).