How to pronounce homilies
Say it like HOH-muh-leez. Homilies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOH).
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- HOH
- muh
- leez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Homilies 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.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of homilies
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HOH-muh-leez.
What does homilies mean?
- plural of homily How to pronounce homily
Questions about saying homilies
How do you pronounce homilies?
Say HOH-muh-leez. The American pronunciation is /ˈhoʊməliz/. In British English it is /ˈhəʊməliz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in homilies?
Homilies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOH). Broken into parts: HOH · muh · leez.
Is homilies 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 /ˈhəʊməliz/ (HOH-muh-leez).