How to pronounce homespun
Say it like HOHM-spuhn. Homespun has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOHM).
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- HOHM
- spuhn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Homespun 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.
- spuhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of homespun
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HOHM-spuhn.
What does homespun mean?
- Fabric made from homespun yarn; clothing made from it. Also, machine made fabrics (usually cottons) similar to homespun fabrics in that solids, plaids, or stripes are created by weaving dyed threads (rather than printing), so that both sides of the fabric look the same.
- Spun in the home.
- Woven in the home.
- Made from homespun fabric.
Where does homespun come from?
From home + spun.
Questions about saying homespun
How do you pronounce homespun?
Say HOHM-spuhn. The American pronunciation is /ˈhoʊmˌspʌn/. In British English it is /ˈhəʊmˌspʌn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in homespun?
Homespun has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOHM). Broken into parts: HOHM · spuhn.
Is homespun 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 /ˈhəʊmˌspʌn/ (HOHM-spuhn).