How to pronounce homestretch
Say it like HOHM-strech. Homestretch has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOHM).
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- HOHM
- strech
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Homestretch 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.
- strechGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of homestretch
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HOHM-strech.
What does homestretch mean?
- Alternative form of home stretch.
Questions about saying homestretch
How do you pronounce homestretch?
Say HOHM-strech. The American pronunciation is /ˈhoʊmˌstrɛtʃ/. In British English it is /ˈhəʊmˌstrɛtʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in homestretch?
Homestretch has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOHM). Broken into parts: HOHM · strech.
Is homestretch 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 /ˈhəʊmˌstrɛtʃ/ (HOHM-strech).