How to pronounce homogenize
Say it like huh-MOJ-uh-nyze. Homogenize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOJ).
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- huh
- MOJ
- uh
- nyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Homogenize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- huhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MOJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nyzeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of homogenize
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: huh-MOJ-uh-nyze.
What does homogenize mean?
- To make or treat as homogeneous or uniform.
- To blend or puree.
- To treat milk so that the cream no longer separates.
Where does homogenize come from?
From homogen(eous) + -ize.
Questions about saying homogenize
How do you pronounce homogenize?
Say huh-MOJ-uh-nyze. The American pronunciation is /həˈmɑdʒənaɪz/. In British English it is /həˈmɒdʒənaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in homogenize?
Homogenize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOJ). Broken into parts: huh · MOJ · uh · nyze.
Is homogenize 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 /həˈmɒdʒənaɪz/ (huh-MOJ-uh-nyze).