How to pronounce homoeroticism
Say it like hoh-moh-ih-ROT-ih-siz-um. Homoeroticism has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ROT).
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- hoh
- moh
- ih
- ROT
- ih
- siz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Homoeroticism 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ROTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sizGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of homoeroticism
- 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-ih-ROT-ih-siz-um.
What does homoeroticism mean?
- The state or quality of being homoerotic
Where does homoeroticism come from?
From homoerotic + -ism.
Questions about saying homoeroticism
How do you pronounce homoeroticism?
Say hoh-moh-ih-ROT-ih-siz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˌhoʊmoʊɪˈrɑtɪˌsɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˌhəʊməʊɪˈrɒtɪˌsɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in homoeroticism?
Homoeroticism has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ROT). Broken into parts: hoh · moh · ih · ROT · ih · siz · um.
Is homoeroticism 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 /ˌhəʊməʊɪˈrɒtɪˌsɪzəm/ (hoh-moh-ih-ROT-ih-siz-um).