For curious minds ages 3–12

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Homework

/ˈhəʊmwɜːk/

2 syllables — bold is the stressed beat

Homework

noun

Meaning: School work you do at home.

Full meaning: Work set by teachers to be done at home.

Phonics sounds: h-o-me-w-or-k — blend them together!

Example: “I finished my homework before dinner.”

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Category: school · Frequency rank: 25 (smaller = more common)