How to pronounce homoerotic
Say it like hoh-moh-uh-ROT-ik. Homoerotic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ROT).
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- hoh
- moh
- uh
- ROT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Homoerotic 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.
- mohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ROTSay 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 homoerotic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- 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-moh-uh-ROT-ik.
What does homoerotic mean?
- Arousing a homosexual desire.
- Pertaining to homosexual love or desire
- homosexual
Where does homoerotic come from?
From homo- + erotic.
Words that rhyme with homoerotic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of homoerotic.
Questions about saying homoerotic
How do you pronounce homoerotic?
Say hoh-moh-uh-ROT-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌhoʊmoʊəˈrɑtɪk/. In British English it is /ˌhəʊməʊəˈrɒtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in homoerotic?
Homoerotic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ROT). Broken into parts: hoh · moh · uh · ROT · ik.
Is homoerotic 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 /ˌhəʊməʊəˈrɒtɪk/ (hoh-moh-uh-ROT-ik).