How to pronounce homing
Say it like HOH-ming. Homing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOH).
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- HOH
- ming
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Homing 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.
- mingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of homing
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HOH-ming.
What does homing mean?
- present participle and gerund of home How to pronounce home
- That self-adjusts its trajectory to home in on a target; (of a weapon) shooting such projectiles.“Watch out for the boss's last attack, the blue bullets are homing.”
- Fitted with a guiding electronic device that allows it to find and hit a target.
Words that rhyme with homing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of homing.
Questions about saying homing
How do you pronounce homing?
Say HOH-ming. The American pronunciation is /ˈhoʊmɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈhəʊmɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in homing?
Homing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOH). Broken into parts: HOH · ming.
Is homing 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 /ˈhəʊmɪŋ/ (HOH-ming).