How to Pronounce "homeless"
word
/ˈhoʊmɫəs/
HOHM-luhs
/hˈəʊmləs/
HOHM-luhs
Definition
Homeless means having no home or no stable place to live. It is often used for people who live on the street, in shelters, or move from place to place because they do not have permanent housing.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈhoʊmɫəs/
British English
/hˈəʊmləs/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HOHM-luhs
UK
HOHM-luhs
Listen in Context
The city opened a shelter for homeless families.
After the fire, they were homeless for two weeks.
Many homeless people need warm clothes in winter.
He nearly became homeless after losing his job and missing rent for months.