How to pronounce homodimer
Say it like hoh-moh-DY-mer. Homodimer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DY).
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- hoh
- moh
- DY
- mer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Homodimer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- mohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- DYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- merKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of homodimer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: hoh-moh-DY-muh.
What does homodimer mean?
- A dimer derived from two identical monomers.
Where does homodimer come from?
From homo- + dimer.
Words that rhyme with homodimer
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Questions about saying homodimer
How do you pronounce homodimer?
Say hoh-moh-DY-mer. The American pronunciation is /hoʊmoʊˈdaɪmɚ/. In British English it is /həʊməʊˈdaɪmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in homodimer?
Homodimer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DY). Broken into parts: hoh · moh · DY · mer.
Is homodimer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /həʊməʊˈdaɪmə/ (hoh-moh-DY-muh).