How to pronounce homey
Say it like HOH-mee. Homey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOH).
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- HOH
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Homey pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of homey
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HOH-mee.
What does homey mean?
- Alternative form of homie.
- Befitting a home; cozy, intimate.“Susan added some homey touches to her office.”
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with homey
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of homey.
Questions about saying homey
How do you pronounce homey?
Say HOH-mee. The American pronunciation is /ˈhoʊmi/. In British English it is /ˈhəʊmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in homey?
Homey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOH). Broken into parts: HOH · mee.
Is homey 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 /ˈhəʊmi/ (HOH-mee).