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home

Definition:

(nou) where you live at a particular time (nou) housing that someone is living in (nou) the country or state or city where you live (nou) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score (nou) the place where you are stationed and from which missions start and end (nou) place where something began and flourished (nou) an environment offering affection and security (nou) a social unit living together (nou) an institution where people are cared for

Phonetic Transcription:

həʊm

Examples:

For many centuries the manor house was a secondary home of the Bullock family.

It is the ancestral home of the House of Percy.

Next to the rental house is the Jarvis home.

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Related Words:

family

national

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Common mistakes of home pronunciation

Vowel sound confusion: Some learners pronounce "home" with a short vowel sound, like /hɒm/ (UK) or /hɑm/ (US). This is incorrect. Tip: Focus on the long "o" sound /hoʊm/ (US) or /həʊm/ (UK).
Dropping the "h": A common mistake is omitting the initial "h," resulting in "ome." This can change the meaning entirely. Tip: Always pronounce the "h" as /h/ to ensure clarity.
Incorrect stress placement: Some may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ho-me." "Home" is a one-syllable word. Tip: Remember that "home" has primary stress on the first syllable, pronounced as /hoʊm/ (US) or /həʊm/ (UK).
Mispronouncing the final sound: Some learners might pronounce "home" as "hom," missing the final /m/ sound. This can lead to misunderstandings. Tip: Make sure to clearly articulate the ending /m/ sound.
Confusing "home" with similar words: Learners might confuse "home" with "comb" or "dome," which have different vowel sounds. Tip: Pay attention to the vowel sound /oʊ/ (US) or /əʊ/ (UK) in "home" to distinguish it from others.

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "home" in American English?

In American English, "home" is pronounced as /hoʊm/ with a single syllable. The vowel sound is a diphthong, starting with "o" as in "go" and gliding to "u" as in "too."

What is the British pronunciation of "home"?

In British English, "home" is also pronounced as /həʊm/, which features a slightly different vowel sound. The "o" is pronounced more like the "o" in "no," but it still ends with the "m" sound.

Is there a schwa sound in "home"?

No, there is no schwa sound in "home." The word is pronounced clearly with the vowel sound /oʊ/ or /əʊ/, depending on the accent, without any reduction to a schwa.

What are some common mistakes when pronouncing "home"?

One common mistake is mispronouncing "home" as /hɑm/ or /hoʊn/, which changes the meaning. It's important to maintain the correct vowel sound and ensure the final "m" is pronounced clearly.