How to Pronounce Homophone

To pronounce "homophone", say HOM-oph-on-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈhɒməfəʊ̯n/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

homophone

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈhɒməfəʊ̯n/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “homophone”

"homophone" has 4 syllables: hom-oph-on-e. It rhymes with moan and groan, if that helps it stick.

What does homophone mean?

noun

  1. A word which is pronounced the same as another word but differs in spelling or meaning or origin.
  2. A letter or group of letters which are pronounced the same as another letter or group of letters.

Words that rhyme with homophone

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

moangroandronebemoancornerstonetonestonecondoneunknowncycloneatonebaritone

Related words

homonymhomographhomoiophonesynonympolynymparonymhomeophonyhomologue

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "homophone"?▾

"Homophone" has 4 syllables: hom · oph · on · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "homophone"?▾

The IPA transcription of "homophone" is /ˈhɒməfəʊ̯n/.

What does "homophone" mean?▾

Homophone: A word which is pronounced the same as another word but differs in spelling or meaning or origin.

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