How to pronounce homerism
Say it like HOH-muh-rih-zum. Homerism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOH).
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- HOH
- muh
- rih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Homerism 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.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- zumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of homerism
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HOH-muh-rih-zum.
What does homerism mean?
- Bias toward one's favorite team.
Where does homerism come from?
From homer (“a person who is extremely devoted to a favorite team”) + -ism.
Questions about saying homerism
How do you pronounce homerism?
Say HOH-muh-rih-zum. The American pronunciation is /ˈhoʊmərɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈhəʊmərɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in homerism?
Homerism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOH). Broken into parts: HOH · muh · rih · zum.
Is homerism pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈhəʊmərɪzəm/ (HOH-muh-rih-zum).