How to pronounce homonym
Say it like HOM-uh-nim. Homonym has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOM).
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US American/ˈhɑmənɪm/HOM-uh-nim
UK British/ˈhɒmənɪm/HOM-uh-nim
- HOM
- uh
- nim
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Homonym 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.
- nimKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of homonym
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: HOM-uh-nim.
What does homonym mean?
noun
- A word that both sounds and is spelled the same as another word.
- A name for a taxon that is identical in spelling to another name that belongs to a different taxon.
Questions about saying homonym
How do you pronounce homonym?
Say HOM-uh-nim. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑmənɪm/. In British English it is /ˈhɒmənɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in homonym?
Homonym has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOM). Broken into parts: HOM · uh · nim.
Is homonym 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 /ˈhɒmənɪm/ (HOM-uh-nim).