Formal:
* 家庭作业 (jiā tíng zuò yè) - This is the most common and formal way to say "homework".
* 课外作业 (kè wài zuò yè) - This translates to "extracurricular work" and is used for homework assigned outside of regular class time.
Informal:
* 作业 (zuò yè) - This is a shorter and more informal way to say "homework".
* 功课 (gōng kè) - This literally means "lessons" and is often used to refer to homework in a broader sense.
The best way to pronounce these words is to use a pronunciation dictionary or online tool like Forvo. However, here's a basic pronunciation guide:
* jiā (家): Pronounced similar to "juh"
* tíng (庭): Pronounced similar to "ting"
* zuò (做): Pronounced similar to "dzoh"
* yè (业): Pronounced similar to "yeh"
* kè (课): Pronounced similar to "kuh"
* wài (外): Pronounced similar to "why"
* gōng (功): Pronounced similar to "gong"
* kè (课): Pronounced similar to "kuh"
Remember, pronunciation can vary slightly depending on the region and individual speaker.