How to Pronounce Hominy

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈhɒmɨni/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hominy”

"hominy" has 2 syllables: hom-iny. It rhymes with dominie and somoni, if that helps it stick.

What does hominy mean?

noun

  1. A food made from hulled corn (maize) kernels soaked in lye water, rinsed, then cooked and eaten; or, the rinsed kernels are dried and coarsely ground into hominy grits.

Synonyms

nixtamal

Words that rhyme with hominy

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dominiesomonidomineydominiromanyrommany

Related words

gritslyerockahominiehoecakehunyackhonyakhunyakhelm

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hominy"?▾

"Hominy" has 2 syllables: hom · iny.

What is the IPA transcription of "hominy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hominy" is /ˈhɒmɨni/.

What does "hominy" mean?▾

Hominy: A food made from hulled corn (maize) kernels soaked in lye water, rinsed, then cooked and eaten; or, the rinsed kernels are dried and coarsely ground into hominy grits.

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