How to pronounce homograph
Say it like HOM-uh-graf. Homograph has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOM).
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- HOM
- uh
- graf
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Homograph 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- grafKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of homograph
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: HOM-uh-grahf.
What does homograph mean?
- A word that is spelled the same as another word, usually having a different etymology.
- A text character or string that looks identical to another when rendered.
Where does homograph come from?
From homo- + -graph.
Questions about saying homograph
How do you pronounce homograph?
Say HOM-uh-graf. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑməɡræf/. In British English it is /ˈhɒməɡrɑːf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in homograph?
Homograph has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOM). Broken into parts: HOM · uh · graf.
Is homograph 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 /ˈhɒməɡrɑːf/ (HOM-uh-grahf).