How to pronounce homerun
Say it like hohm-RUHN. Homerun has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RUHN).
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- hohm
- RUHN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Homerun pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hohmKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- RUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of homerun
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: hohm-RUHN.
What does homerun mean?
- Alternative form of home run.
Words that rhyme with homerun
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of homerun.
Questions about saying homerun
How do you pronounce homerun?
Say hohm-RUHN. The American pronunciation is /hoʊmˈrʌn/. In British English it is /həʊmˈrʌn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in homerun?
Homerun has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RUHN). Broken into parts: hohm · RUHN.
Is homerun 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 /həʊmˈrʌn/ (hohm-RUHN).