How to pronounce homonyms
Say it like HAW-muh-nimz. Homonyms has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAW).
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US American/ˈhɔmənɪmz/HAW-muh-nimz
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- HAW
- muh
- nimz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Homonyms pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nimzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does homonyms mean?
noun
- plural of homonym How to pronounce homonym
Questions about saying homonyms
How do you pronounce homonyms?
Say HAW-muh-nimz. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɔmənɪmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in homonyms?
Homonyms has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAW). Broken into parts: HAW · muh · nimz.