How to pronounce homie
Say it like HOH-mee. Homie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOH).
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- HOH
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Homie 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 homie
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HOH-mee.
What does homie mean?
- Someone, particularly a friend or male acquaintance, from one's hometown.
- A close friend or fellow member of a youth gang.“Hey there, Francis, my homie!”
- An inner-city youth.
- Alternative spelling of omi (“man”).
Where does homie come from?
Earliest known reference is in the tune The House of Blue Lights (1946) by Ella Mae Morse and Freddie Slack, when Morse improvises a spoken-word intro.
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Questions about saying homie
How do you pronounce homie?
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 homie?
Homie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOH). Broken into parts: HOH · mee.
Is homie 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).
What words sound the same as homie?
Homie sounds the same as homey in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.