How to pronounce homeopathy
Say it like hoh-mee-OP-uh-thee. Homeopathy has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OP).
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- hoh
- mee
- OP
- uh
- thee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Homeopathy 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.
- OPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- theeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of homeopathy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: hoh-mih-OP-uh-thee.
What does homeopathy mean?
- A system of treating diseases with small amounts of substances which, in larger amounts, would produce the observed symptoms.
Where does homeopathy come from?
From German Homöopathie, equivalent to English homeo- + -pathy.
Words that rhyme with homeopathy
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Questions about saying homeopathy
How do you pronounce homeopathy?
Say hoh-mee-OP-uh-thee. The American pronunciation is /ˌhoʊmiˈɑpəθi/. In British English it is /ˌhəʊmɪˈɒpəθi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in homeopathy?
Homeopathy has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OP). Broken into parts: hoh · mee · OP · uh · thee.
Is homeopathy pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌhəʊmɪˈɒpəθi/ (hoh-mih-OP-uh-thee).