How to pronounce homestay
Say it like HOHM-stay. Homestay has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOHM).
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US American/ˈhoʊmˌsteɪ/HOHM-stay
UK British/ˈhəʊmˌsteɪ/HOHM-stay
- HOHM
- stay
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Homestay 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.
- stayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of homestay
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HOHM-stay.
What does homestay mean?
noun
- A system whereby students, visiting a foreign country to study, board with a local family at an affordable price.
- A house used primarily as the residence of the owner but with the business of accommodating paying guests.
Questions about saying homestay
How do you pronounce homestay?
Say HOHM-stay. The American pronunciation is /ˈhoʊmˌsteɪ/. In British English it is /ˈhəʊmˌsteɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in homestay?
Homestay has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOHM). Broken into parts: HOHM · stay.
Is homestay 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 /ˈhəʊmˌsteɪ/ (HOHM-stay).