How to pronounce homeownership
Say it like HOH-moh-ner-ship. Homeownership has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOH).
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- HOH
- moh
- ner
- ship
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Homeownership 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.
- shipGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of homeownership
- 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-ship.
What does homeownership mean?
- The state of being a homeowner.
Where does homeownership come from?
From homeowner + -ship or home + ownership.
Questions about saying homeownership
How do you pronounce homeownership?
Say HOH-moh-ner-ship. The American pronunciation is /ˈhoʊˌmoʊnɚˌʃɪp/. In British English it is /ˈhəʊˌməʊnəˌʃɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in homeownership?
Homeownership has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOH). Broken into parts: HOH · moh · ner · ship.
Is homeownership 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 /ˈhəʊˌməʊnəˌʃɪp/ (HOH-moh-nuh-ship).