How to Pronounce Homecoming

To pronounce "homecoming", say HOM-ec-om-ing — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈhoʊmˌkʌmɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈhoʊmˌkʌmɪŋ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “homecoming”

"homecoming" has 4 syllables: hom-ec-om-ing. It rhymes with forthcoming and shortcoming, if that helps it stick.

What does homecoming mean?

noun

  1. The act or event of returning home.

    “His homecoming was saddened by the news of his mother's death the day before.”

  2. In colleges and high schools, a tradition centred around a football game, a parade and the "coronation" of a Homecoming Queen.

    “Many alumni come back for homecoming, and many freshmen are advised to flee.”

Words that rhyme with homecoming

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

forthcomingshortcomingcomingupcomingbecomingunbecominghumminggummingrimmingthrumminglimningdrumming

Related words

returnhomearrivaldaybackpartyreturningretour

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "homecoming"?▾

"Homecoming" has 4 syllables: hom · ec · om · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "homecoming"?▾

The IPA transcription of "homecoming" is /ˈhoʊmˌkʌmɪŋ/.

What does "homecoming" mean?▾

Homecoming: The act or event of returning home.

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