hobo

/ˈhoʊboʊ/

Syllables ho·bo

Stress HO-bo

Phonics Breakdown

ho

/hoʊ/

long o

bo

/boʊ/

long o

Meaning

a homeless person who travels from place to place

Sound Reference

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ho=/hoʊ/(home) + bo=/boʊ/(boat)

Example

The old hobo slept near the train station.