How to pronounce homeward
Say it like HOHM-werd. Homeward has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOHM).
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- HOHM
- werd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Homeward 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.
- werdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of homeward
- 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-wud.
What does homeward mean?
- Towards home.“I am homeward bound.”
- oriented towards home“I caught a homeward bus.”
Where does homeward come from?
From Middle English homward, from Old English hāmweard, from Proto-Germanic *haimawarda, equivalent to home + -ward.
Questions about saying homeward
How do you pronounce homeward?
Say HOHM-werd. The American pronunciation is /ˈhoʊmwɚd/. In British English it is /ˈhəʊmwəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in homeward?
Homeward has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOHM). Broken into parts: HOHM · werd.
Is homeward 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 /ˈhəʊmwəd/ (HOHM-wud).