How to pronounce homeowner
Say it like HOH-moh-ner. Homeowner has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOH).
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- HOH
- moh
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Homeowner pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- mohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of homeowner
- 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: HOH-moh-nuh.
What does homeowner mean?
- Someone who owns a house.
- Someone who does not have the title to a house, but has possession and is paying for it in installments.
Where does homeowner come from?
From home + owner.
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Questions about saying homeowner
How do you pronounce homeowner?
Say HOH-moh-ner. The American pronunciation is /ˈhoʊˌmoʊnɚ/. In British English it is /ˈhəʊˌməʊnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in homeowner?
Homeowner has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOH). Broken into parts: HOH · moh · ner.
Is homeowner 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 /ˈhəʊˌməʊnə/ (HOH-moh-nuh).