How to pronounce homogenesis
Say it like hoh-moh-JEN-uh-sis. Homogenesis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JEN).
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- hoh
- moh
- JEN
- uh
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Homogenesis 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.
- JENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of homogenesis
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: hoh-moh-JEN-uh-sis.
What does homogenesis mean?
- A method of reproduction in which the parents and offspring are alike.
Where does homogenesis come from?
From homo- + -genesis.
Words that rhyme with homogenesis
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Questions about saying homogenesis
How do you pronounce homogenesis?
Say hoh-moh-JEN-uh-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌhoʊmoʊˈdʒɛnəsɪs/. In British English it is /ˌhəʊməʊˈdʒɛnəsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in homogenesis?
Homogenesis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JEN). Broken into parts: hoh · moh · JEN · uh · sis.
Is homogenesis pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌhəʊməʊˈdʒɛnəsɪs/ (hoh-moh-JEN-uh-sis).