How to pronounce homeokinesis
Say it like hoh-mee-oh-kuh-NEE-sus. Homeokinesis has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (NEE).
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- hoh
- mee
- oh
- kuh
- NEE
- sus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Homeokinesis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- susKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of homeokinesis
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: hoh-mee-oh-kuh-NEE-sus.
What does homeokinesis mean?
- The dynamic formation of equilibrium in a bodily function.
Where does homeokinesis come from?
From homeo- + -kinesis.
Words that rhyme with homeokinesis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of homeokinesis.
Questions about saying homeokinesis
How do you pronounce homeokinesis?
Say hoh-mee-oh-kuh-NEE-sus. The American pronunciation is /ˌhoʊmioʊkəˈnisəs/. In British English it is /ˌhəʊmiəʊkəˈniːsəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in homeokinesis?
Homeokinesis has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (NEE). Broken into parts: hoh · mee · oh · kuh · NEE · sus.
Is homeokinesis pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌhəʊmiəʊkəˈniːsəs/ (hoh-mee-oh-kuh-NEE-sus).