How to Pronounce Home

To pronounce "home", say HOM-e — 2 syllables, IPA /(h)əʊm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Accent

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Syllables

Letters

/(h)əʊm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “home”

"home" has 2 syllables: hom-e. It rhymes with roam and comb, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: holm — easy to mix up when writing.

What does home mean?

noun

A dwelling.
One’s native land; the place or country in which one dwells; the place where one’s ancestors dwell or dwelt.

verb

(of animals) To return to its owner.
“The dog homed.”
(always with "in on") To seek or aim for something.
“The missile was able to home in on the target.”

adjective

Of or pertaining to one’s dwelling or country; domestic; not foreign; as home manufactures; home comforts.
(except in phrases) That strikes home; direct, pointed.

Synonyms

home base abode domicile dwelling house residence tenement

Antonyms

away road visitor

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Words that rhyme with home

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

roam comb loam monochrome catacomb glome hippodrome gloam gnome honeycomb sloam rhizome

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "home"?▾

"Home" has 2 syllables: hom · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "home"?▾

The IPA transcription of "home" is /(h)əʊm/.

What does "home" mean?▾

Home: A dwelling.

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