How to pronounce homeworld
Say it like HOHM-wurld. Homeworld has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOHM).
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- HOHM
- wurld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Homeworld 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.
- wurldGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of homeworld
- 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-wurld.
What does homeworld mean?
- The world on which someone or something originated; a home planet or moon.
Where does homeworld come from?
Compound of home + world.
Questions about saying homeworld
How do you pronounce homeworld?
Say HOHM-wurld. The American pronunciation is /ˈhoʊmˌwɝld/. In British English it is /ˈhəʊmˌwɜːld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in homeworld?
Homeworld has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOHM). Broken into parts: HOHM · wurld.
Is homeworld 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 /ˈhəʊmˌwɜːld/ (HOHM-wurld).