How to pronounce homeowners
Say it like HOH-moh-nerz. Homeowners has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOH).
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- HOH
- moh
- nerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Homeowners 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.
- nerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of homeowners
- 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-nuz.
What does homeowners mean?
- plural of homeowner How to pronounce homeowner
Questions about saying homeowners
How do you pronounce homeowners?
Say HOH-moh-nerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈhoʊˌmoʊnɚz/. In British English it is /ˈhəʊˌməʊnəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in homeowners?
Homeowners has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOH). Broken into parts: HOH · moh · nerz.
Is homeowners 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 /ˈhəʊˌməʊnəz/ (HOH-moh-nuz).