How to pronounce homeostatic
Say it like hoh-mee-oh-STAT-ik. Homeostatic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (STAT).
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- hoh
- mee
- oh
- STAT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Homeostatic 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.
- STATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of homeostatic
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: hoh-mee-oh-STAT-ik.
What does homeostatic mean?
- Of or pertaining to homeostasis.“Multicellular organisms require a homeostatic internal environment in order to live.”
Where does homeostatic come from?
From homeo- + -static.
Words that rhyme with homeostatic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of homeostatic.
Questions about saying homeostatic
How do you pronounce homeostatic?
Say hoh-mee-oh-STAT-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌhoʊmioʊˈstætɪk/. In British English it is /ˌhəʊmiəʊˈstætɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in homeostatic?
Homeostatic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (STAT). Broken into parts: hoh · mee · oh · STAT · ik.
Is homeostatic 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 /ˌhəʊmiəʊˈstætɪk/ (hoh-mee-oh-STAT-ik).