How to Pronounce Homing

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈhəʊmɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “homing”

"homing" has 2 syllables: hom-ing. It rhymes with gloaming and roaming, if that helps it stick.

What does homing mean?

verb

  1. (of animals) To return to its owner.

    “The dog homed.”

  2. (always with "in on") To seek or aim for something.

    “The missile was able to home in on the target.”

Words that rhyme with homing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gloamingroamingfoamingcombingchromingloamingdomingdominguefroemming

Related words

orientatingorientingbackfactorreinstatementreplacementreplenishmentreturn

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "homing"?▾

"Homing" has 2 syllables: hom · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "homing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "homing" is /ˈhəʊmɪŋ/.

What does "homing" mean?▾

Homing: (of animals) To return to its owner.

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