HOW TO PRONOUNCE
homage
/ˈɑmədʒ/
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The IPA shows both openings. Begin directly with a vowel, stresses the first syllable, and finishes with the j sound in job.
2 syllables · Stress on syllable 1
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“The film pays homage to silent cinema.”
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CMU Pronouncing Dictionary ↗What does homage mean?
noun
- A demonstration of respect, as towards a person after his or her retirement or death.
- An artistic work imitating another in a flattering style.
More meanings (3)
noun
- (historical) In feudalism, the formal oath of a vassal to honor his or her lord's rights.
verb
- (obsolete) To pay reverence to by external action.
- (obsolete) To cause to pay homage.
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IPA pronunciation
/ˈɑmədʒ/
Pronunciation used in the listening tip.
CMU Pronouncing Dictionary ↗Other dictionary pronunciations
/(h)oʊˈmɑʒ//ˈ(h)ɑmɪd͡ʒ//ɑˈmɑʒ/
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We were met to enjoy the festivities belonging to the occasion, and to manifest our grateful homage to our political fathers.
Increase--a sort of royal prerogative, of tangible and consumable homage--is due to the proprietor on account of his nominal and metaphysical occupancy.
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Edmond Perrier brought the naturalist the homage of the Institute, and expressed in unaffected terms the just admiration which he himself felt.
Upon this occasion the Irish chieftains contended which should first offer to the young Prince their loyal homage and the kiss of peace.
Charles sought to quarrel with the King of England, on pretence of his not having come to do him homage at his coronation.