How to pronounce homeostasis
Say it like hoh-mee-oh-STAY-sis. Homeostasis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (STAY).
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- hoh
- mee
- oh
- STAY
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Homeostasis 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.
- STAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of homeostasis
- American English uses 5 syllables and British English 6.
British respelling: hom-ee-uh-uh-STAY-sis.
What does homeostasis mean?
- The ability of a system or living organism to adjust its internal environment to maintain a state of dynamic constancy; such as the ability of warm-blooded animals to maintain a stable temperature.
- Such a dynamic equilibrium or balance.
Words that rhyme with homeostasis
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Questions about saying homeostasis
How do you pronounce homeostasis?
Say hoh-mee-oh-STAY-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌhoʊmioʊˈsteɪsɪs/. In British English it is /ˌhɒmiəʊˈsteɪsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in homeostasis?
Homeostasis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (STAY). Broken into parts: hoh · mee · oh · STAY · sis.
Is homeostasis pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 5 syllables and British English 6. The British form is /ˌhɒmiəʊˈsteɪsɪs/ (hom-ee-uh-uh-STAY-sis).