homely

/ˈhoʊmli/

Syllables home·ly

Stress HOME-ly

Phonics Breakdown

home

/hoʊm/

long o

ly

/li/

y vowel i

Meaning

simple, comfortable, and friendly; (especially AmE) not very attractive

Sound Reference

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home=/hoʊm/(home) + ly=/li/(quickly)

Example

The house felt warm and homely.