How to pronounce hominid
Say it like HOM-uh-nid. Hominid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOM).
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- HOM
- uh
- nid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hominid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOMSay 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.
- nidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hominid
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: HOM-uh-nid.
What does hominid mean?
- Any anthropoid of the taxonomic family Hominidae, which includes all the great apes (chimpanzees, gorillas, orangutans) as well as humans.
- Of the Hominidae.
Where does hominid come from?
Borrowed from Translingual Hominidae.
Questions about saying hominid
How do you pronounce hominid?
Say HOM-uh-nid. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑmənɪd/. In British English it is /ˈhɒmənɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hominid?
Hominid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOM). Broken into parts: HOM · uh · nid.
Is hominid 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 /ˈhɒmənɪd/ (HOM-uh-nid).