How to pronounce homer
Say it like HOH-mer. Homer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOH).
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- HOH
- mer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Homer 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.
- merKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of homer
- 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-muh.
What does homer mean?
- a base hit on which the batter scores a run
- ancient Greek epic poet who is believed to have written the Iliad and the Odyssey (circa 850 BC)
- an ancient Hebrew unit of capacity equal to 10 baths or 10 ephahs
- hit a home run
Where does homer come from?
From home + -er.
Words that rhyme with homer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of homer.
Questions about saying homer
How do you pronounce homer?
Say HOH-mer. The American pronunciation is /ˈhoʊmɚ/. In British English it is /ˈhəʊmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in homer?
Homer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOH). Broken into parts: HOH · mer.
Is homer 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 /ˈhəʊmə/ (HOH-muh).