How to pronounce homesteader
Say it like HOHM-sted-er. Homesteader has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOHM).
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- HOHM
- sted
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Homesteader 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.
- stedKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of homesteader
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HOHM-sted-uh.
What does homesteader mean?
- A pioneer who goes and settles on a homestead.
Where does homesteader come from?
From homestead + -er.
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Questions about saying homesteader
How do you pronounce homesteader?
Say HOHM-sted-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈhoʊmstɛdɚ/. In British English it is /ˈhəʊmstɛdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in homesteader?
Homesteader has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOHM). Broken into parts: HOHM · sted · er.
Is homesteader pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈhəʊmstɛdə/ (HOHM-sted-uh).