How to pronounce homeporting
Say it like HOHM-por-ting. Homeporting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOHM).
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- HOHM
- por
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Homeporting 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.
- porGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of homeporting
- 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-paw-ting.
What does homeporting mean?
- present participle and gerund of homeport
Questions about saying homeporting
How do you pronounce homeporting?
Say HOHM-por-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈhoʊmˌpɔrtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈhəʊmˌpɔːtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in homeporting?
Homeporting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOHM). Broken into parts: HOHM · por · ting.
Is homeporting 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 /ˈhəʊmˌpɔːtɪŋ/ (HOHM-paw-ting).