How to pronounce homophone
Say it like HOM-uh-fohn. Homophone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOM).
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- HOM
- uh
- fohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Homophone 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.
- fohnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of homophone
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HOM-uh-fohn.
What does homophone mean?
- A word which is pronounced the same as another word but differs in spelling or meaning or origin.
- A letter or group of letters which are pronounced the same as another letter or group of letters.
Where does homophone come from?
From French homophone; equivalent to homo- (“same”) + -phone (“sound”).
Questions about saying homophone
How do you pronounce homophone?
Say HOM-uh-fohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑməfoʊn/. In British English it is /ˈhɒməfəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in homophone?
Homophone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOM). Broken into parts: HOM · uh · fohn.
Is homophone 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 /ˈhɒməfəʊn/ (HOM-uh-fohn).