How to pronounce homesick
Say it like HOHM-sik. Homesick has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOHM).
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- HOHM
- sik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Homesick 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.
- sikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of homesick
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HOHM-sik.
What does homesick mean?
- Missing one's home and family very much when away; nostalgic.“feel homesick”
Where does homesick come from?
Back-formation from homesickness, equivalent to home + sick.
Questions about saying homesick
How do you pronounce homesick?
Say HOHM-sik. The American pronunciation is /ˈhoʊmsɪk/. In British English it is /ˈhəʊmsɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in homesick?
Homesick has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOHM). Broken into parts: HOHM · sik.
Is homesick 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 /ˈhəʊmsɪk/ (HOHM-sik).