How to pronounce homogeneous
Say it like hoh-muh-JEE-nee-us. Homogeneous has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JEE).
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- hoh
- muh
- JEE
- nee
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Homogeneous 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.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- JEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of homogeneous
- American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: hom-oh-JEE-neers.
What does homogeneous mean?
- Of the same kind; alike, similar.
- Having the same composition throughout; of uniform make-up.
- In the same state of matter.
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Questions about saying homogeneous
How do you pronounce homogeneous?
Say hoh-muh-JEE-nee-us. The American pronunciation is /ˌhoʊməˈdʒiniəs/. In British English it is /ˌhɒməʊˈdʒiːnɪəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in homogeneous?
Homogeneous has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JEE). Broken into parts: hoh · muh · JEE · nee · us.
Is homogeneous pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /ˌhɒməʊˈdʒiːnɪəs/ (hom-oh-JEE-neers).