How to pronounce homiletic
Say it like hom-uh-LET-ik. Homiletic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LET).
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- hom
- uh
- LET
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Homiletic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- homGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of homiletic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: hom-uh-LET-ik.
What does homiletic mean?
- Of or relating to a homily, or to homiletics.
- Preachy.
Words that rhyme with homiletic
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Questions about saying homiletic
How do you pronounce homiletic?
Say hom-uh-LET-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌhɑməˈlɛtɪk/. In British English it is /ˌhɒməˈlɛtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in homiletic?
Homiletic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LET). Broken into parts: hom · uh · LET · ik.
Is homiletic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌhɒməˈlɛtɪk/ (hom-uh-LET-ik).