To pronounce "homesickness", say HOM-es-ickn-ess — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"homesickness" has 4 syllables: hom-es-ickn-ess. It rhymes with sickness and thickness, if that helps it stick.
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"Homesickness" has 4 syllables: hom · es · ickn · ess.
Homesickness: The characteristic of being homesick; a strong, sad feeling of missing one's home (and often left-behind loved ones, such as family and friends) when physically away.
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