How to pronounce homogenous
Say it like huh-MOJ-ih-nus. Homogenous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOJ).
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- huh
- MOJ
- ih
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Homogenous 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of homogenous
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: huh-MOJ-ih-nus.
What does homogenous mean?
- Having the same genetic structure; exhibiting homogeny.
- Alternative form of homogeneous (“having the same composition”).
Where does homogenous come from?
From homo- + gene + -ous.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with homogenous
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Questions about saying homogenous
How do you pronounce homogenous?
Say huh-MOJ-ih-nus. The American pronunciation is /həˈmɑdʒɪnəs/. In British English it is /həˈmɒdʒɪnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in homogenous?
Homogenous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOJ). Broken into parts: huh · MOJ · ih · nus.
Is homogenous 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 /həˈmɒdʒɪnəs/ (huh-MOJ-ih-nus).