How to pronounce homogeny
Say it like huh-MOJ-uh-nee. Homogeny has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOJ).
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- huh
- MOJ
- uh
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Homogeny 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.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of homogeny
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: huh-MOJ-uh-nee.
What does homogeny mean?
- Similarity in structure, though of different function, because of genetic relationships.
- Homogeneity.
Where does homogeny come from?
From homo- + -geny.
Words that rhyme with homogeny
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Questions about saying homogeny
How do you pronounce homogeny?
Say huh-MOJ-uh-nee. The American pronunciation is /həˈmɑdʒəni/. In British English it is /həˈmɒdʒəni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in homogeny?
Homogeny has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOJ). Broken into parts: huh · MOJ · uh · nee.
Is homogeny 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 /həˈmɒdʒəni/ (huh-MOJ-uh-nee).