How to pronounce homeotic
Say it like hom-ee-OT-ik. Homeotic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OT).
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- hom
- ee
- OT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Homeotic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- homKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- OTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of homeotic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: hom-ee-OT-ik.
What does homeotic mean?
- Of or pertaining to homeosis
Where does homeotic come from?
From homeosis + -otic.
Words that rhyme with homeotic
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Questions about saying homeotic
How do you pronounce homeotic?
Say hom-ee-OT-ik. The American pronunciation is /hɑmiˈɑtɪk/. In British English it is /hɒmiːˈɒtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in homeotic?
Homeotic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OT). Broken into parts: hom · ee · OT · ik.
Is homeotic 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 /hɒmiːˈɒtɪk/ (hom-ee-OT-ik).