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HOW TO PRONOUNCE

homage

/ˈɑmədʒ/

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American Pronunciation Guide · 0:49
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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

  1. A demonstration of respect, as towards a person after his or her retirement or death.
  2. An artistic work imitating another in a flattering style.
More meanings (3)

noun

  1. (historical) In feudalism, the formal oath of a vassal to honor his or her lord's rights.

verb

  1. (obsolete) To pay reverence to by external action.
  2. (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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In the pages of books

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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.
Edward Sylvester EllisThomas Jefferson, a Character SketchProject Gutenberg ebook #712
Increase--a sort of royal prerogative, of tangible and consumable homage--is due to the proprietor on account of his nominal and metaphysical occupancy.
P.-J. (Pierre-Joseph) ProudhonWhat is Property? An Inquiry into the Principle of Right and of GovernmentProject Gutenberg ebook #360
More book examples (3)
Edmond Perrier brought the naturalist the homage of the Institute, and expressed in unaffected terms the just admiration which he himself felt.
Georges Victor LegrosFabre, Poet of ScienceTranslated by Bernard MiallProject Gutenberg ebook #3489
Upon this occasion the Irish chieftains contended which should first offer to the young Prince their loyal homage and the kiss of peace.
Walter ScottIvanhoe: A RomanceProject Gutenberg ebook #82
Charles sought to quarrel with the King of England, on pretence of his not having come to do him homage at his coronation.
Charles DickensA Child's History of EnglandProject Gutenberg ebook #699