How to pronounce hominy
Say it like HOM-ih-nee. Hominy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOM).
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- HOM
- ih
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hominy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of hominy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: HOM-ih-nee.
What does hominy mean?
- A food made from hulled corn (maize) kernels soaked in lye water, rinsed, then cooked and eaten; or, the rinsed kernels are dried and coarsely ground into hominy grits.
Where does hominy come from?
First recorded in 1629.
Questions about saying hominy
How do you pronounce hominy?
Say HOM-ih-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑmɪni/. In British English it is /ˈhɒmɪni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hominy?
Hominy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOM). Broken into parts: HOM · ih · nee.
Is hominy 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 /ˈhɒmɪni/ (HOM-ih-nee).