How to pronounce homework
Say it like HOHM-wurk. Homework has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOHM).
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- HOHM
- wurk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Homework 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.
- wurkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of homework
- 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-wurk.
What does homework mean?
- preparatory school work done outside school (especially at home)
Where does homework come from?
From home + work.
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Questions about saying homework
How do you pronounce homework?
Say HOHM-wurk. The American pronunciation is /ˈhoʊmˌwɝk/. In British English it is /ˈhəʊmˌwɜːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in homework?
Homework has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOHM). Broken into parts: HOHM · wurk.
Is homework 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 /ˈhəʊmˌwɜːk/ (HOHM-wurk).