How to pronounce homophones
Say it like HOH-moh-fohnz. Homophones has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOH).
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- HOH
- moh
- fohnz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Homophones pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- mohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- fohnzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of homophones
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HOH-moh-fohnz.
What does homophones mean?
- plural of homophone How to pronounce homophone
Questions about saying homophones
How do you pronounce homophones?
Say HOH-moh-fohnz. The American pronunciation is /ˈhoʊmoʊˌfoʊnz/. In British English it is /ˈhəʊməʊˌfəʊnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in homophones?
Homophones has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOH). Broken into parts: HOH · moh · fohnz.
Is homophones pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈhəʊməʊˌfəʊnz/ (HOH-moh-fohnz).