How to pronounce homeroom
Say it like HOHM-room. Homeroom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOHM).
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- HOHM
- room
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Homeroom 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.
- roomGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of homeroom
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HOHM-room.
What does homeroom mean?
- A classroom where school pupils of the same age gather for registration, or for other purposes that are unrelated to class content.
- The collection of pupils who gather in such a room.
Where does homeroom come from?
From home + room.
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Questions about saying homeroom
How do you pronounce homeroom?
Say HOHM-room. The American pronunciation is /ˈhoʊmˌrum/. In British English it is /ˈhəʊmˌruːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in homeroom?
Homeroom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOHM). Broken into parts: HOHM · room.
Is homeroom 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 /ˈhəʊmˌruːm/ (HOHM-room).