How to pronounce townhome
Say it like TOWN-hohm. Townhome has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOWN).
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- TOWN
- hohm
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Townhome pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOWNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- hohmGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of townhome
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TOWN-hohm.
What does townhome mean?
- A townhouse or row house.
Where does townhome come from?
From town + home.
Questions about saying townhome
How do you pronounce townhome?
Say TOWN-hohm. The American pronunciation is /ˈtaʊnˌhoʊm/. In British English it is /ˈtaʊnˌhəʊm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in townhome?
Townhome has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOWN). Broken into parts: TOWN · hohm.
Is townhome 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 /ˈtaʊnˌhəʊm/ (TOWN-hohm).