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How to pronounce homage

homage
/ˈɑːmədʒ/
2 syllables, stress on the first

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There is a second pronunciation: /ˈhɑːmədʒ/.

What to watch for

The h at the start is silent: the word begins with a vowel.

Homage, sound by sound

/ɑː/as in fatherA deep, long “ah”; the tongue lies low and back.
/m/as in manLips closed, air through the nose.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/dʒ/as in jobOne sound: “d” released straight into the middle of “vision”.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce homage?

Homage is pronounced /ˈɑːmədʒ/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /ˈhɑːmədʒ/, is also used.

How many syllables are in homage?

Homage has 2 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in homage?

The first syllable: /ˈɑːmədʒ/.

Is there a silent or unusual letter in homage?

The h at the start is silent: the word begins with a vowel.

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