How to pronounce homophonous
Say it like huh-MOF-uh-nus. Homophonous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOF).
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- huh
- MOF
- uh
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Homophonous 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.
- MOFSay 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.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of homophonous
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: huh-MOF-uh-nus.
What does homophonous mean?
- Having the same pronunciation.“"Cot" and "caught" are homophonous in some American accents, as are "there" and "they're".”
- Homophonic; sounding the same.
Questions about saying homophonous
How do you pronounce homophonous?
Say huh-MOF-uh-nus. The American pronunciation is /həˈmɑfənəs/. In British English it is /həˈmɒfənəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in homophonous?
Homophonous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOF). Broken into parts: huh · MOF · uh · nus.
Is homophonous 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 /həˈmɒfənəs/ (huh-MOF-uh-nus).