How to Pronounce Homophones

To pronounce "homophones", say HOM-oph-on-es — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

HOM-oph-on-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “homophones”

"homophones" has 4 syllables: hom-oph-on-es. It rhymes with jones and milestones, if that helps it stick.

What does homophones 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.

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Words that rhyme with homophones

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jonesmilestonesmoansintoneshormonesovertonesloanscobblestonesownssconescheekbonescornerstones

Related words

homonymshomophonyhomophonichomographshomonymhomonymichomographhomonymy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "homophones"?▾

"Homophones" has 4 syllables: hom · oph · on · es.

What does "homophones" mean?▾

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

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