How to pronounce homonymy
Say it like huh-MON-uh-mee. Homonymy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MON).
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- huh
- MON
- uh
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Homonymy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- huhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MONSay 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.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of homonymy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: huh-MON-uh-mee.
What does homonymy mean?
- The property of being a homonym.
Where does homonymy come from?
From homonym + -y.
Words that rhyme with homonymy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of homonymy.
Questions about saying homonymy
How do you pronounce homonymy?
Say huh-MON-uh-mee. The American pronunciation is /həˈmɑnəmi/. In British English it is /həˈmɒnəmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in homonymy?
Homonymy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MON). Broken into parts: huh · MON · uh · mee.
Is homonymy 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 /həˈmɒnəmi/ (huh-MON-uh-mee).