How to pronounce homesickness
Say it like HOHM-sik-nus. Homesickness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOHM).
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- HOHM
- sik
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Homesickness 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.
- sikGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of homesickness
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HOHM-sik-nus.
What does homesickness mean?
- The characteristic of being homesick; a strong, sad feeling of missing one's home (and often left-behind loved ones, such as family and friends) when physically away.
Where does homesickness come from?
Calque of German Heimweh (“homesickness”, literally “home-woe”), equivalent to home + sickness.
Questions about saying homesickness
How do you pronounce homesickness?
Say HOHM-sik-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈhoʊmˌsɪknəs/. In British English it is /ˈhəʊmˌsɪknəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in homesickness?
Homesickness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOHM). Broken into parts: HOHM · sik · nus.
Is homesickness 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 /ˈhəʊmˌsɪknəs/ (HOHM-sik-nus).