How to pronounce homoglyphy
Say it like hoh-MOG-lih-fee. Homoglyphy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOG).
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- hoh
- MOG
- lih
- fee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Homoglyphy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- MOGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- feeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of homoglyphy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: hoh-MOG-lih-fee.
What does homoglyphy mean?
- The state or condition of being homoglyphic; homoglyphy exists between homoglyphs as homography exists between homographs, and homonymy between homonyms.
Where does homoglyphy come from?
From homoglyph + -y.
Questions about saying homoglyphy
How do you pronounce homoglyphy?
Say hoh-MOG-lih-fee. The American pronunciation is /hoʊˈmɑɡlɪfi/. In British English it is /həʊˈmɒɡlɪfi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in homoglyphy?
Homoglyphy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOG). Broken into parts: hoh · MOG · lih · fee.
Is homoglyphy 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 /həʊˈmɒɡlɪfi/ (hoh-MOG-lih-fee).