How to Pronounce "home on"
expression
ˈhoʊm/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
HOHM-awn
hˈəʊm/ /ˈɒn
HOHM-on
Definition
To direct your attention or focus very closely on something, especially to find or target it accurately. Common in both literal (missiles) and figurative (attention, investigation) contexts.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhoʊm/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
hˈəʊm/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HOHM-awn
UK
HOHM-on
Listen in Context
The cat homed on the sound of the bird.
The missile homes on its target automatically.
She homed on the main point in the discussion.
Investigators quickly homed on the suspect after new evidence came out.