How to pronounce hometowns
Say it like HOHM-townz. Hometowns has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOHM).
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US American/ˈhoʊmˌtaʊnz/HOHM-townz
UK British/ˈhəʊmˌtaʊnz/HOHM-townz
- HOHM
- townz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hometowns 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.
- townzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of hometowns
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HOHM-townz.
What does hometowns mean?
noun
- plural of hometown How to pronounce hometown
Questions about saying hometowns
How do you pronounce hometowns?
Say HOHM-townz. The American pronunciation is /ˈhoʊmˌtaʊnz/. In British English it is /ˈhəʊmˌtaʊnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hometowns?
Hometowns has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOHM). Broken into parts: HOHM · townz.
Is hometowns 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 /ˈhəʊmˌtaʊnz/ (HOHM-townz).