How to pronounce homophony
Say it like huh-MOF-uh-nee. Homophony has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOF).
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- huh
- MOF
- uh
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Homophony 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.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of homophony
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: huh-MOF-uh-nee.
What does homophony mean?
- A musical texture in which two or more parts move together in harmony, the relationship between them creating chords; the quality of being homophonic.
- The quality of being homophonous.
Words that rhyme with homophony
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of homophony.
Questions about saying homophony
How do you pronounce homophony?
Say huh-MOF-uh-nee. The American pronunciation is /həˈmɑfəni/. In British English it is /həˈmɒfəni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in homophony?
Homophony has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOF). Broken into parts: huh · MOF · uh · nee.
Is homophony 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 /həˈmɒfəni/ (huh-MOF-uh-nee).