How to Pronounce Homestead

To pronounce "homestead", say HOM-est-ead — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈhoʊmˌstɛd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈhoʊmˌstɛd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “homestead”

"homestead" has 3 syllables: hom-est-ead. It rhymes with dread and lead, if that helps it stick.

What does homestead mean?

noun

  1. A house together with surrounding land and buildings, especially on a farm; the property comprising these.
  2. The place that is one's home.

verb

  1. To acquire or settle on land as a homestead.

Words that rhyme with homestead

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dreadleadheaddeadtreadbloodshedaforesaidembedgodheadthreadshedread

Related words

farmhouseshutexploitoperatefirmpropertyownership

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "homestead"?▾

"Homestead" has 3 syllables: hom · est · ead.

What is the IPA transcription of "homestead"?▾

The IPA transcription of "homestead" is /ˈhoʊmˌstɛd/.

What does "homestead" mean?▾

Homestead: A house together with surrounding land and buildings, especially on a farm; the property comprising these.

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