How to Pronounce Homer

To pronounce "homer", say HOM-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈhəʊmə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈhəʊmə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “homer”

"homer" has 2 syllables: hom-er. It rhymes with misnomer and roamer, if that helps it stick.

What does homer mean?

noun

  1. Various former units of volume, particularly:

noun

  1. A former Hebrew unit of dry volume, about equal to 230 L or 6 1/2 US bushels.

Synonyms

homeromercorkor

Words that rhyme with homer

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

misnomerroamerbeachcombersarcomacomberfoamerroemerbowmercolmerbloemerboehmerbohmer

Related words

kordevicehomietransmitterissuerheyhomerundixon

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "homer"?▾

"Homer" has 2 syllables: hom · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "homer"?▾

The IPA transcription of "homer" is /ˈhəʊmə/.

What does "homer" mean?▾

Homer: Various former units of volume, particularly:

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