How to pronounce homeworker
Say it like HOHM-wur-ker. Homeworker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOHM).
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- HOHM
- wur
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Homeworker 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.
- wurGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of homeworker
- 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-wur-kuh.
What does homeworker mean?
- A person who works from home.
Where does homeworker come from?
From home + worker.
Questions about saying homeworker
How do you pronounce homeworker?
Say HOHM-wur-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈhoʊmˌwɝkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈhəʊmˌwɜːkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in homeworker?
Homeworker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOHM). Broken into parts: HOHM · wur · ker.
Is homeworker 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 /ˈhəʊmˌwɜːkə/ (HOHM-wur-kuh).